Title 10 Regulation of Activities
Division V. Code Enforcement and Animal Regulations
Chapter 10.70 Noise Control
Section 10.70.120 Noise Variance
- A person may request a variance from compliance with this chapter by making an application with the director of public works and utilities at least seven (7) days before the time period for the variance is to take effect. The variance is limited to activities that do not include concerts or permitted special events and entertainment facilities. The variance may not be used for private activities (weddings, parties etc). The applicant shall explain the:
- nature of the noise,
- source of the noise,
- duration for which the noise shall be created,
- time period for which the variance will be required,
- public benefit of a noise ordinance variance (e.g., high heat avoidance, significant reduction in traffic impacts, etc.), and
- mitigating conditions the applicant will implement to minimize the noise level violations.
- The application must be submitted at least seven (7) days before the time period the permit is to take effect.
- The director, after informing the affected City departments, may issue a variance from this chapter if the director determines that there is a public benefit to a noise ordinance variance, will exist for a specific period of time, and have been mitigated to the greatest extent reasonably possible. The director shall issue a written decision indicating the time period and location restrictions for the variance.
- The person obtaining such written variance must have the written variance posted in a viewable area or on their person when such variance takes place.
- A decision of the director of public works and utilities regarding a request for a variance may be appealed to the hearing examiner within ten days of the director’s written decision.
Date Passed: Monday, October 7, 2024 Effective Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024 ORD C36580 Section 1 |
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