TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Karen M. McDonald, City Attorney
FROM: Brandon Christian, Police Attorney
DATE: February 5, 2018
RE:
Title
Proposed Amendments to Noise Ordinance
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
ALL
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal IV: Desirable Place to Live, Work, and Recreate
Executive Summary:
The revision to the existing noise ordinance is intended to simplify both its expectations and enforcement mechanisms by clarifying the ability of citizens to understand if they are violating the ordinance and allowing appropriate personnel to enforce the ordinance.
Background:
In the course of attempting to enforce the noise ordinance as written, City officers have determined that from both a legal and practical standpoint, enforcement of the noise ordinance as currently written is extremely difficult. This proposed amendment is necessary to provide better notice to both citizens and enforcement personnel of what is permitted and prohibited.
Issues/Analysis:
No known issues.
Budget Impact:
Unknown at this time.
Options:
1. Accept the proposed amendments and direct staff to place on a future agenda for adoption.
2. Reject the proposed amendments.
3. Provide additional direction to staff.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that Council accept the proposed amendments and direct staff to place on a future agenda for adoption.
Attachments:
Revised Noise Ordinance - Redlined
Revised Noise Ordinance - Clean