SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
Title
Amend the Clearwater Community Development Code, Section 3-1508, relating to the regulation of noise and pass Ordinance 9790-24 on first reading.
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SUMMARY:
The police department is the primary city department that is tasked with addressing complaints of excessive noise. Section 3-1508- Noise was last amended on August 7, 2014. Since the last amendment, growth and development within the city has caused a need to amend the ordinance to adhere with the current public needs regarding noise regulations.
Certain items are recommended to be changed in the ordinance such as the operation of any blower fan or power fan will now only be allowed between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The revision to the ordinance also creates clarity that a person or entity can be issued a violation.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
1.4 Foster safe and healthy communities in Clearwater through first-class public safety and emergency response services