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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request by the City of McKinney to Amend Chapter 146 (Zoning Ordinance), Section 146-134 (Performance Standards) of the Code of Ordinances, and Accompanying Ordinance
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
(2c. Identify opportunities for internal efficiencies and continuous improvement to effect a high performing organizational culture)
MEETING DATE: April 16, 2019
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Jennifer Arnold, AICP, Director of Planning
Michael Quint, Executive Director of Development Services
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendments.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* Staff is proposing to amend Section 146-134 (Performance Standards) of the Zoning Ordinance to modernize outdated provisions related to noise and the measurement of sound; and to provide additional clarity regarding which uses and activities are exempt from these regulations.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* Section 146-134 of the McKinney Zoning Ordinance regulates the basic performance standards that any and all developments in the City of McKinney shall follow. This includes basic standards for things such as noise, smoke and particulate matter, odorous matter, toxic matter, hazardous materials and construction hours. The proposed amendment would only modify the provisions of Section 146-134 related to noise.
* Although specific regulations pertaining to noise are more fully defined in Chapter 70 of the McKinney Code of Ordinances, certain noise-related provisions including, but not limited to maximum sound pressure (decibel) levels are maintained in Section 146-134 of the Zoning Ordinance.
* Recently, through the application of the regulations contained in the City's performance standards, we have been in contact with a number of property owners and industry professionals who have highlighted the outdated nature of McKinney's allowable sound pressure ...
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