File #: 18-0182    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Public Hearing
File created: 6/11/2018 In control: Town Commission
On agenda: 6/19/2018 Final action:
Title: Second 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. -Reduced the time for continuous to 15 minutes. -Reduced the extend exempt times to 10 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Attachments: 1. 520 - Public Nuisance Noises FINAL
Related files: 18-0169, 18-0139

Summary

To: Mayor and Commissioners

From: JP Murphy

Date: 6/11/2018

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Second 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.

 -Reduced the time for continuous to 15 minutes.

-Reduced the extend exempt times to 10 p.m. and 11 p.m.

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Previous Commission Action: Approved on first reading 06/05/2018

 

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 adopt Ordinance 520 on second and final reading.