Agenda Item: 11(B) |
Prepared By: Tracy Frazzano |
Business: City Council Item |
Department: Police Department |
Subject:
Title
Ordinance - First Reading - Noise Control - 6 Month Review
Body
BACKGROUND:
On October 5, 2020, the City Council passed an updated noise ordinance, which included increased fines, as well as the establishment of decibel and plainly audible thresholds. At that time, the Police Department and City Council agreed that a 6-month review would be conducted to evaluate the changes and effectiveness of the new ordinance.
FUNDING SOURCE / FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
• Move the time period for plainly audible from 8 pm to 11 pm
• Increase decibel levels during day from 66 Db to 70 Db in residential zones
• Change the times associated with decibels in residential zones to match the commercial zone times: 7 am - 9 pm (Day) and 9 pm - 7 am (night)
• Continue with current fine fields
POTENTIAL MOTION: Motion to accept changes as presented and move ordinance to second reading.