HomeMy Public PortalAboutORD15933BILL NO. 2019-023
SPONSORED BY Councilman Kemna
ORDINANCE NO. I.5/5
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE
NUISANCE CODE PERTAINING TO THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED SOUND LEVELS
IN PUBLIC PARKS TO ALLOW BETTER ENFORCEMENT OF NOISE LEVEL
VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE PARKS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 21 (Nuisances) Section 116 (Maximum permitted sound
levels) is amended as follows:
Sec. 21-116. Maximum permitted sound levels.
A. Sound levels. Exhibit 21-116.A&B displays the maximum permitted sound levels generated by uses or
occupants in specific zoning districts, taken at the point of measurement set forth in the section above.
Exhibit 21-116.A
Hours of Operation
Zoning District Adjacent to Measured Use
Sunday through Thursday
Commercial & Industrial Residential
Daytime: 7:00 a.m. to 8:59 p.m.
80dB(A)
60dB(A)
Nighttime: 9:00 p.m. to 6:59 a.m.
75dB(A)
55dB(A)
Exhibit 21-1 16.B
Hours of Operation
Zoning District Adjacent to Measured Use
Friday & Saturday
Commercial & Industrial Residential
Daytime: 7:00 a.m. to 9:59 p.m.
80dB(A)
60dB(A)
Nighttime: 10:00 p.m. to 6:59 a.m.
75dB(A)
55dB(A)
B. Ambient noise. If the ambient noise level measurement exceeds the maximum permitted sound level, the
maximum permitted sound level shall be increased to equal the ambient noise level.
C. Exemptions. The following uses and activities shall not be considered in determining compliance with
these standards and shall be exempt from these regulations:
1. Noises emanating from construction and maintenance activities between the hours of 7:00 A.M.
and 10:00 P.M.
2. Noise of safety signals, warning devices, or emergency pressure relief valves.
3. Transient noises from moving sources, including automobiles, trucks, airplanes, and railroads.
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4. Activities conducted on public parks during the operating hours of the subject park. If the
activity is being conducted in a public park outside the normal operating hours of the park,
the regulations set forth in 21-116(A) shall apply unless otherwise provided by an applicable
license or permit or waived in writing by the Director of Parks and Recreation or the
Director's duly -appointed designee.
5. Activities conducted by churches, public or private schools upon their property.
6. Outdoor events, provided such events are conducted pursuant to an appropriate license or permit
issued by the proper city department. Unless otherwise provided in the license or permit, the
regulations set forth in 21-116(A) shall apply.
7. Noise from any construction or maintenance activity performed between the hours of 10:00 PM
and 7:00 AM. when approved by the city administrator, and has a copy of the permit to provide to
any law enforcement officer inquiring of a noise violation.
8. Occasional household maintenance activities utilizing power equipment including but not limited
to lawn mowers, chainsaws, snow blowing, a home generator and power washer.
9. Noises from agricultural activities conducted on property properly utilized for agricultural
activities.
10. Noise from a business who has been granted a variance, and has a copy of the variance to provide
to any law enforcement officer inquiring of a noise violation.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date
of its passage and approval.
Passed: 1) 2,01`i
Approved:
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Carrie Tergin, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Clerk Ci Counselor
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