Noise Ordinance Discussion Betty-
Sounds good, let's incorp the 30-81 Section, but not the 30-85 sect'n. Reason being is that I don't want to argue with some
festival coord on splitting hairs, debating that they aren't exceeding the 55 decibels, or proving up on site that they do. Sec
30-81 should be adequate along with a verbal reminder from City Hall, unless Chief has additional suggestion, along with
potential Code amendments.
thanks!
Original Message
From: Betty
To: bwhitehall
Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 2:55 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: sp events
From: bwhitehall
Date: 5/7/2009 3:02:00 PM
To: Betty
Cc: Denny Davis; Donnie Robertson; Herb Smith; Lane Gamiotea; Robin Brock
Subject: Re: Fw: sp events
Sec. 30-81. Noise regulation in general.
It shall be unlawful, as hereafter set forth, for any person, entity or agent thereof to cause or be made, or
continued, any excessive or unreasonably loud noise or vibration which disturbs the peace and quiet of
any residentially zoned neighborhood, or which tends to cause discomfort, or annoyance to any
reasonable person of normal sensitivity, with such regulations to reasonably provide for normal
commercial activities to occur within the City during certain times.
(Ord. No. 875, § 1, 10-19-2004)
Sec. 30-85. Peak noise levels.
Except as otherwise restricted in this chapter, any noise(s) emitted within the city at any time of the day
or night shall not exceed 55 d.b.a. (decibels)
(Ord. No. 875, § 1, 10-19-2004)
I could incorporate these sections into the TUP. I could not find anything referring to the direction of the
speakers.
Original Message
From: bwhitehall
Date: 5/7/2009 2:28:43 PM
To: Betty Clement
Cc: Denny Davis; Donnie Robertson; Robin Brock
Subject: Fw: sp events
Another issue I just tho't of on this subject, Atty Cook (unless I
misunderstood him) actually indicated that we have some additional
restriction relating to speaker direction, for example?!?
Original Message
From: "bwhitehall" <bwhitehall @cityofokeechobee.com>
To: "Betty Clement" <bclementcityofokeechobee.com>; "Denny Davis"
<ddavis @cityofokeechobee.com>; "Donnie Robertson"
<drobertson @cityofokeechobee.com>
Cc: "Robin Brock" <rbrock @cityofokeechobee.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 2:07 PM
Subject: sp events
> Ya know the 'family fund day' that was held last Sunday created a bit of a
> stir.
> There was some discussion at the Council meeting. One suggested that was
> made was that the Application should include more restrictive language,
> irside,,of course, our authority granted by the Code. It was mentioned
> that you verbally talked about loud music to the applicant, and again, no
> one on the council blamed any staff ppl for the event issues.
> Long story, but is there any suggestions for the application itself?
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