File #: 18-0139    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Held
File created: 5/11/2018 In control: Town Commission
On agenda: 5/15/2018 Final action:
Title: First Reading of Ordinance 520 - Public Nuisance Noises Summary: Ordinance 520 as proposed would repeal and replace current code language of section 74-484. A brief summary of the proposed changes are: -Addition of clearly defined terminology. -Removal of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) conformance language. -Removed specific decibel level limits and replaced with "plainly audible" for sound measurement and enforcement. -Addition of federal holidays to prohibited days and hours. . Lieutenant Wolf will provide staff presentation and be available for questions.
Attachments: 1. 520 - Public Nuisance Noises
Related files: 18-0182, 18-0169

Summary

To: Mayor and Commissioners

From: Christine Torok

Date: 5/11/2018

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First Reading of Ordinance 520 - Public Nuisance Noises

 

Summary:

Ordinance 520 as proposed would repeal and replace current code language of section 74-484. A brief summary of the proposed changes are:

 

-Addition of clearly defined terminology.

-Removal of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) conformance language.

-Removed specific decibel level limits and replaced with “plainly audible” for sound measurement and enforcement.

-Addition of federal holidays to prohibited days and hours. .

 

Lieutenant Wolf will provide staff presentation and be available for questions. End

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Previous Commission Action: N/A

 

Background/Problem Discussion:  Section 74-484 is being amended to address current concerns with enforceability.

 

Expenditure Challenges  N/A

 

Financial Implications:  N/A

 

Recommendation:  Staff recommends approval.

 

Proposed Motion  Move to approve/deny Ordinance 520 on first reading.