Agenda Item # 12.e.
City Commission Regular Meeting - 5:05 pm
- Meeting Date:
- 04/03/2023
- Re
- Chapter 26 - Noise Ordinance
- Submitted For:
- Audria Moore-Wells
SUBJECT:
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-026, Amending Chapter 26, Article II, Noise, Section 26-40 Sound Level Limitations, to restrict noise volume citywide. FIRST READING
SUMMARY:
The proposed revision to the Code of Ordinances Section 26-40 (Sound Level Limitations) to reduce the current limitation by 5 decibels citywide is recommended to provide consistency throughout the community. Doing so, will allow the residential receiving properties threshold to meet the 55 DBC that was discussed and requested by the City Commission during the February 21, 2023 City Commission meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Ordinance 23-026.
ALTERNATIVES:
Adopt, deny, or modify Ordinance 23-026.
RESPONSIBLE STAFF:
Audria Moore-Wells, Special Projects Coordinator
COORDINATED WITH:
Nicholas C. Mimms, P.E., ICMA-CM, City Manager
Tanya M. Earley, City Attorney
Tanya M. Earley, City Attorney
Fiscal Impact
- Budgeted Y/N:
- N
- Fiscal Year:
- 2023
- Account:
- 0016000549900
- Amount:
- $4,007.10
OTHER INFORMATION:
The funds will be used to purchase 6 sound level meters for the Police Department. The four patrol shifts and two crime suppression units will receive a sound meter to enhance their ability to respond to noise complaints.
Attachments
- Noise Complaints
- Current Sound Level Limitations
- Ordinance 23-026
- Presentation
- Sound Presentation 1.9.23
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| City Manager | Audria Moore | 03/22/2023 05:41 PM |
| City Manager | Nick Mimms | 03/23/2023 02:46 PM |
| City Manager | Linda Cox | 03/30/2023 01:03 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Audria Moore
- Started On:
- 03/06/2023 01:42 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 03/30/2023