Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on an Ordinance Amending Section 70-120(b)(6) of the Code of Ordinances Relating to Specific Noise Disturbance Prohibition
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
(2E: Continuously provide a high level of customer service to our citizens)
MEETING DATE: July 6, 2021
DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Engineering and Building Inspection
CONTACT: Gary Graham, P.E., Director of Engineering
Jason Smith, Interim Chief Building Official
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approval of Ordinance Amendment
ITEM SUMMARY:
* This amendment to the noise ordinance will allow the Director of Engineering or the Chief Building Official to make an exception to allow the placement of concrete between the hours of 9:00 pm and 6:00 am, if certain conditions are met.
* This amendment also eliminates the 4-hour duration of concrete placement requirement and the high heat index requirement, allowing development concrete work to proceed if impacts on others are limited.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* Many contractors have requested the ability to place concrete during non-construction hours for different reasons. Some reasons include:
o The heat of the day will limit their ability to place concrete for a majority of Summer construction hours.
o Their location is away from noise-sensitive areas and would cause no impact on adjacent property.
o Excessive rain has limited their ability to complete projects in a timely manner, and they need additional construction hours.
* The current noise ordinance:
o Prohibits construction activities between the hours of 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM except as follows:
* Contractors may make the exception request to the inspector.
* The exception may be granted if the placement will take longer than four hours and the heat index is forecasted to be above 100 degrees by noon, or if, in the opinion of the Director of Engineering or Chief Building Official, denial of the request would cause adverse impact to public ...
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