The city is updating its noise ordinance to tackle late-night disturbances, with fines starting at $500 for first-time offenders and noise hours now kicking off at 9 PM. If you hear something loud, you can report it anonymously!
Here are the highlights:
- The City Attorney and Code Office updated the city noise ordinance in response to resident concerns.
- Initial fines for noise violations are now $500 for first offenses and $1,000 for subsequent offenses.
- Nighttime noise hours will begin at 9pm, aligning with county noise rules.
- Violations should be reported directly, and reports can be made anonymously.
- First-time offenses will receive a warning and a reminder about the updated rules.
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City Updates Noise Ordinance
Responding to resident concerns about evening noise, the City Attorney working with the Code Office offered updates to the city noise ordinance.
Among the changes are higher initial fines, starting at $500 for first violations and $1,000 for subsequent violations. The nighttime noise hours will now begin at 9pm, consistent with county noise rules.
Code staff reminded the Council that violations are best reported directly, and can be reported anonymously. First time offenses will be addressed with a warning and reminder about updated rules.
More on City Code and noise ordinances can be found here.