Prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction of a new residential building or addition or the substantial improvement of an existing residential building in the noise impact zone, the property owner shall:

(a)

Grant an aviation easement to the City of Vero Beach, as owner and operator of the Vero Beach Regional Airport, a right to continue to operate the airport as a public transportation facility in accordance with federal and state laws, despite potential nuisance effects upon uses that may be established in close proximity to the airport; or

(b)

Provide soundproofing sufficient to achieve an outdoor to indoor noise level reduction of 25 decibels. Soundproofing work shall be performed by a person or firm qualified to do such work and shall meet any applicable city, state or federal law requirements. Written verification shall be submitted to the city planning and development department that the residential structure is so designed and constructed prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy.

(Ord. No. 95-16, § 1, 6-20-1995; Ord. No. 2017-13, § 2, 9-19-2017)