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i' ''S, CIT' O RENTON
4, "LL f Office of the City Attorney
t'° / Earl C ymer, Mayor Lawrence J. Warren.
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TO Y Renton City Council 1 V CLERK'S CFF!CE
FROM: Zanetta L. Fontes, Assistant City Attorney
Re Noise Complaint by Karinen
Dear embers of the Council :
ItIi always exciting to see something positive come from the
interaction between local governments . In this instance, it is my
pleasure to report to you that the letter you sent to the King
County Council and the prosecuting attorney in King County had a
favorable result. I just spoke with Tom McBride, the prosecutor
in Renton . District Court . He agreed with our interpretation of
the ode and that the case should have been prosecuted. However,
he h d no real explanation as to why the case was not prosecuted
except for the possibility that the •prosecutor was looking at the
wrong edition of the code_.
He has indicated to me that his supervising attorney, Lynn
Moberly," is now very well aware of this situation. Despit his
departure from Renton District Court at the end of this month the
incoming prosecutor will be informed by himself and Ms .. Moberly
that cases such as the. noise disturbance complaint by the Karinens
should be prosecuted.
I jam, by copy of this letter, notifying Capt . Persson so that he
may contact the Karinens and give them the good news .
As a side note: Mr. McBride notifies me that Mr. Jesson has
remodeled his home somewhat. It is. now Mr. McBride ' s hope that
the Iiome is built in such a way that the noise will not create the
nuisance that it has in the past .
` Zankta L. Fontes
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Capt. Don Persson
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Post Office Box 626 - 100 S 2nd Street -Renton, Washington 98057- (206) 255-86178
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AF IDAVIT OF PUBLICATION CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 4301
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REN-
a t h 1i n n n�r r. TON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAP-
,being first duly sworn on oath states TER 7, NOISE LEVEL REGULATIONS, OF
that he/she is he Chief Clerk of the TITLE VIII (HEALTH AND SANITATION),
OF ORDINANCE NO!. 4260 ENTITLED
"CODE OF GENERALS ORDINANCES OF
VALLEY DAILY NEWS THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON"
BY ADDING•`iKe i t Edition • Renton Edition • Auburn Edition SECTIONS 8-7-6 AND 8-7-7 RELATING TO
NOISE CONTROL, AND AMENDING SEC-
Daily newspapers published-six (6) times a week. That said newspapers FOR VIOLATION.ATING TO PENALTIES
are legal I ne spapers and are now and have been for more than six WHEREAS, the Renton City Council
months prior o the date of publication referred to, printed and published finds that noise is a form of pollution which
in the Eng lis language continuallyas dailynewspapers in Kinghas harmful effectso upone the health and
gKent, welfare of persons exposed to such sound;
County, Washy ngton. The Valley Daily News has been approved as a legal and
newspaper by order of the Superior Court of the State of Washington for WHEREAS,the Renton city Council finds
that noise which is loud enough to interfere
King County. with conversation at a distance of seventy-
!! five feet or more from its source unreason-
ably disturbs or interferes with the peace
The notice in the exact form attached, was published in the Kent Edition and comfort of others; and
`':x I Re ton Edition S'x , Auburn Edition X , (and not in WHEREAS, the Renton City Council
supplement f.rm) which was regularly distributed to its subscribers finds that certain individuals have made, or
during the below stated period. The annexed notice a pill,1 i 0Not d r A caused ,to be e noise which loud
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enougghh to be h heaarr d from a distance of
seventy-five feet or more, and this has dis-
_ r p fl' turbed the peace of others; and
Q Y' I WHEREAS, the Renton City Council
'I finds that a common source of these loud
was published on D _ U noises is portable or motor vehicle audio
equipment; and
WHEREAS, the Renton City Council
finds that excessive noise lowers the value
The full amo nt of the fee charged for said foregoing publication is the of neighboring properties and generally
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sum of$ II c comfort ofahe impactedalit nieighborhoods in ,
the city as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the Renton City Council
finds that the ortable;nature of ta` 7a I
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(�t� / ers;.radios,.or•disc players;4as'well as.:4he
' portable 'nature of motor vehicle audio ;
it equipment,'has the effect of discouraging'
3 d Jan. 91 many members of the public from utilizing
Subscribed an. sworn before me this day of 19 certain park areas; and
WHEREAS, the Renton City Council
believes that people have a right to an
environment free from excessive sound and
1 vibration which may jeopardize their health,
;i n n welfare, and safety, or degrade the quality
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WHEREAS, the Renton City Council
1, finds that noise from said portable or motor
,I Notary Public for the State of Washington I vehicle audio equipment which can be •
• residing at AQ.bu.r.n,-(a2P� heard from a distance of seventy-five feet or
more from its source presents a danger to
ii King County, Washington 1 traffic safety when occurring in or near
II ' vehicular traffic; and
VDN#87 Revised 4/8 WHEREAS, technology has allowed the
1 proliferation of commercially accessible
il 1 types of audio equipment;,both portable and
i installed, in motor vehicles which can be
' amplified so as to produ a excessive noise
C which can be heard frbrn a distance of
!I I seventy-five feet or more Ifrom the source of
I the sound; and
WHEREAS, the Renton City Council
I , finds that excessive noise being generated
,I ' from such equipment is a public nuisance
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and constitutes a public disturbance; and
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0) 'e ' CITA_ -OF .RENTON
1-. aN' ' Office of the City Attorney
0 Earl Clyiner, Mayor Lawrence J. Warren.
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NOV Lf 6 1990
November 6, 1990
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,.;i 1Y CLERK'S OFFICE
TO: Billie Dunphy, Council Secretary
FROM': Anne Santos, Administrative Assistant
RE : Ordinance Amending Noise Level Regulations
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Dear Billie:
I am! e 'closing another copy of the above-referenced ordinance and
would .ppreciate your giving it to Bob Edwards, evidently he ldst
his copy. Also, would you please advise the Public Safety
Committee members that Zanetta would like to have a meeting in the
near' future to finalize this ordinance. Thank you .
Anne Santos
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Post Office Box 626 - 100 S 2nd Street-Renton, Washington 98057- (206) 255-8678
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN •RDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
CHAPTER 7, NOISE LEVEL REGULATIONS, OF TITLE VIII (HEALTH
AND SANITATION) , OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON., WASHINGTON" BY
ADDNG SUBSECTION 8-7-3 .H AND SECTIONS 8-7-6 AND 8-7-7
RELATING TO NOISE CONTROL, AND AMENDING SECTION 8-7-5
RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.
WHE EAS, the Renton City Council finds that noise is a form of
pollutio which has harmful effects upon the health and welfare of
persons xposed to such sound; and
WHEREAS, the Renton City Council finds that noise which is loud
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enough t interfere with conversation at a,, distance of seventy-f 've
feet or more from its source unreasonably disturbs or interferes
with the peace and comfort of others; and
WHE EAS, the Renton City Council finds that certain individu is
have made, or caused to be made, noise which is loud enough to be
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heard from a distance of seventy-five feet or more, and this has
disturbe the peace of others; and
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WHE EAS; the Renton City Council finds that a common source of
these ;loud noises is portable or motor vehicle audio equipment; and
WHEREAS, the Renton City Council finds that excessive noise
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lowers the value of neighboring properties and generally adversely
affects the livability, peace, and comfort of the impacted
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neighborhoods in the city as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the Renton City Council finds that the portable nature
of tape players, radios, or disc players, as well as the portable
nature •f motor vehicle audio equipment, has the effect of
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discouraging many members of the public from utilizing certain ark
areas; and
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WHEREAS, the Renton City Council believes that people have a
right to an environment free from excessive sound and vibration
whichlm y jeopardize their health, welfare, and safety, or degrade
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the quality of their life; and
WHEREAS, the Renton City Council finds that noise from said
portabl or motor vehicle audio equipment which can be heard from a
distance of seventy-five feet or more from its source present a
danger o traffic safety when occurring in or near vehic lar
traffic; and
WH REAS, technology has allowed the proliferation of
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commerc ' ally accessible types of audio equipment, both portable and
install d, in motor vehicles which can be amplified so as to produce
excessi e noise which can be heard from a distance of seventy-five
feet or more from the source of the sound; and
WH REAS, the Renton City Council finds that excessive noise
being, enerated from such equipment is a public nuisance and
constit tes a public disturbance; and
WH REAS, the Renton City Council finds that this ordinanc_ is
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in the ' nterest of the public ' s health, safety, and welfare .
NO , THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHING ON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS :
SE TION I . Chapter 7 , Noise Level Regulations , of Title
VIII ((Health and Sanitation) , of Ordinance No . 4260 entitled "Code .
of Gene al Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby
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amended by adding subsection 8-7-3 .H and sections 8-7-6 and 8-7-7 as
follows
Section 8-7-3 .H: Any sound from a motor vehicle audio system
or port ble audio equipment such as a radio, tape player, or compact
disc ,pl yer which is operated at such a volume that it interferes
with conversation or which causes vibrations to be felt from a
distanc of seventy-five feet or more from the source of the sound.
Section 8-7-6 : Content Not Governing Sound. The content of the
sound; will not be considered in determining a violation of his
ordinance.
1Seltion 8-7-7 : Severability. These regulations are declare to
be severable. If any section, subsection, paragraph, clause or
other ortion is, for any reason, held to be invalid or
unconIst_tutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or
constitutionality of the remaining portions . If any section,
subsection, paragraph, clause or any portion is adjudged invalid or
unconstitutional, is applied to a particular person or use, the
application of such portion to other persons or use shall no be
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affected.
1SETION II . Section 8-7-5 of Chapter 7 , Noise L vel
Regulations, of Title VIII (Health and Sanitation) , of Ordinance No .
4260 ' entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washing-on" is hereby amended to read as follows :
Section 8-7-5 : Penalties for Violation: Except as otherwise
provide , any person violating any portion of this Chapter shall be
guilty f a misdemeanor and may be punished by imprisonment for not
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more than six ( 6 ) months in jail, by a fine of not more than five
hundred dollars ( $500 . 00 ) , or by both such fine and imprisonment .
Any person violating subsection 8-7-3 .H of this Chapter shall be
guilty o a civil violation and may be punished by a fine of not
more than $75 . 00 . Each day that a violation continues shall be
consider d a separate offense . The penalties set forth herein shall
not be eemed exclusive, the City may obtain an injunction against
I such vi lation from the Superior Court of King County. Any
ordinanc of the City inconsistent with any portions of this Chapter
is repealed except that any ordinance defining noise as a nuisance
shall irernain in full force and effect .
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SECTION III . This ordinance shall be effective upon its
passage, approval, and thirty days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 1990 .
Marilyn J. Petersen, City Clerk
AP ROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 1990 .
Earl Clymer, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrenc- J. Warren, City Attorney
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ma Office of the City Atorney
Earl 'C1y er, Mayor Lawrence J. Warren.
CITY OF RENTON
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ECEivED
TO: Public Safety Committee t/ CM'CLERK'S OFFICE
FROMI: Anne Santos, Administrative Assistant
RE : Ordinance Amending Noise Level Regulations
Dean Committee Members :
I am anclosing a new draft of the above-referenced ordinance for
your; review. Please forward your comments to Zanetta Fontes at
your e.rliest convenience .
Anne Santos
Administrative Assistant to
Zanetta L. Fontes
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Post Office Box 626 - 100 S 2nd Street-Renton, Washington 98057 - (206)255-8678
8.7-1 8-7-4
CHAPTER 7
( NOISE LEVEL REGULATIONS
SECTION motor vehicle, motorcycle, off-highway vehicle,
or internal combustion engine, within a rural
8-7-1: Motor Vehicle Noise Performance or residential district, so as to unreasonably
Standards disturb or interfere with the peace, comfort
. 8-7-2: Maximum Environmental Noise Levels and repose of owners or possessors of real
8-7-3: Public Disturbance, Noises property;
8-7-4: Designation of Zoned Areas
8-7-5:I Penalties for Violation D. The use of a sound amplifier or oth r device
capable of producing, or reproducing amplified
sound upon public streets for the purpose of
commercial advertising, qr sales, or for charg-
ing the attention of the public to an)- vehicle,
8-7-1: MOTOR VEHICLE NOISE PER- structure or property of the contents' therein,
FORMANCE STANDARDS: The City except as permitted by law, and except that
Council .f the City hereby adopts Washington vendors whose sole method of selling is from
Administrative Code sections 173.62.020,-030, and a moving vehicle shall be exempt from this
040. i subsection;
E. The making of any loud and raucous sound
8-7-2: MAXIMUM ENVIRONMENTAL within one thousand feet (1,000') of any
NOISE LEVELS: The City Council of school, hospital, sanitarium, nursing or con-
the City hereby adopts by reference Washington valescent center; and
Adminis' :five Code sections 173.60.020, 040,
050, ,-09'. F. The creation by use of a musical instrument,
whistle, sound amplifier, record player, stereo,
or other device capable of producing or repro-
8-7-3: PUBLIC DISTURBANCE, NOISES: It ducing sound of loud or raucous sounds which
is unlawful for any person to cause, or emanate frequently, repetitively, or contin-
for any ••rson in possession of property to allow to uously from any building structure or
origins : from the property sound that is a public property located within a rural or residential
disturb: ce noise. The following sounds are hereby district, such as sounds originating from a
defined be public disturbance noises. , band session, social gathering, stereo.
A. I Fr uent repetitive or continuous noises made G. The amplified or unamplified human voice
by any animal which unreasonably disturbs or which unreasonably interferes with the peace,
in rferes with the peace, comfort or repose of comfort and repose of property wners or
.I p perty owners or possessors, except that possessors.
su h sounds made in animal shelters,
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mercial kennels, veterinary hospitals, pet
sh ps, or pet kennels licensed as such, shall 8-7-4: DESIGNATION OF ZONED AREAS:'
be exempt from this subsection; The EDA (environmental designation
for noise abatemenMt) is hereby established as
B. Tl}e frequent repetitive or continuous follows:
sounding of any horn or siren attached to a
motor vehicle, except as a warning of danger, A. Residential zones which shall include R-1, R-
orrI as specifically permitted or required by 2, R-3, R-4, .G, T SR-1, SR-2 j S-1 are
1a'w; classified as Class A EOMA.
C. The creation of frequent, repetitive or contin- B. Commercial zones which are defined as B-1, _
u us sounds in connection with the starting, M-P, P-1, are classified as Class B EDMA.
o ration, repair, rebuilding, or testing of any
i 1. See Title IV, Chapter 31 of this Code for Zoning Regulations.
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8-7-4'I 8-7-5
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C. Ilnd}}��strial Zones. L-1 and H-1 zones are
defined as Class C EDMA.
8-7-5I: PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION: Any
1 person violating any portion of this
Chapter hall be guilty of a misdemeanor and may
be pimis ed by imprisonment for not more than six
(6) Mon s in jail, by a fine of not more than five •
hundred dollars ($500.00), or by both such fine and,
imprison, ent. Each day a violation continues shall
be considered a separate offense. The criminal
penaltied set forth herein shall not be deemed
exch.sivel, the City may obtain an injunction
against uch violation from the Superior Court of
King C9unty, repeal any ordinance of the City 1
inconsistent with any portions of this Chapter is '
repealed except that any ordinance defining noise
as a n sance shall remain in full force and effect.
(Ord. 3..78, 11-3-80)
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IAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
ICH PTER 7 , NOISE LEVEL REGULATIONS, OF TITLE VIII (HEALTH
,AN SANITATION) , OF ORDINANCE NO. 426.0 ENTITLED "CODE OF
IGE ERAL ORDINANCES. OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON" BY
IAD ING SUBSECTION 8-7-3 .H AND SECTIONS 8-7-6 AND 8-7-7
IRE TING TO NOISE CONTROL, AND AMENDING SECTION 8-7-5
RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.
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1W EREAS, the Renton City Council finds that noise is a fo1m of
pollut' on which has harmful effects upon the health and welfare of
person exposed to such sound; and
1W EREAS the Renton City Council finds that noise which is loud
enou1gh to interfere with conversation at a distance of seventy-five
feet or more from its source unreasonably disturbs or interferes
with t e peace and comfort of others; and •
WHEREAS, the Renton City Council finds that certain individuals
have made, or caused .to be made, noise which is loud enough �o be
heard from a distance of seventy-five feet or more, and thi has
disturbed the peace of others; and
i hHEREAS, the Renton City Council finds that a common source of
these loud noises is portable or motor vehicle audio equipment; and
I HEREAS, the Renton City Council finds that excessive noise
lower the value of neighboring properties and generally adversely
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affec s the livability, peace, and comfort of the impacted
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neighborhoods in the city as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the Renton City Council finds that the portable nature
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of , t.pe players , radios, or disc players, as well as the portable
nature of motor vehicle audio equipment, has the effect of
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discor ging many members of the public from utilizing certain' park
areas nd
WHEREAS, the Renton City Council believes that people have a
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right to an environment free from excessive sound and vibration
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which! m:y jeopardize their health, welfare, and safety, or degrade
the quality of their life; and
IWH REAS, the Renton City Council finds that noise from said
portable or motor vehicle audio equipment which can be heard from a
distance of seventy-five feet or more from its source presents a
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danger to traffic safety when occurring in or near vehicular
traffic ; and
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W EREAS, technology has allowed the proliferation of
commer ially accessible types of audio equipment, both portable and
instal ed, in motor vehicles which can be amplified so as to produce
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excessive noise which can be heard from a distance of seventy-five
feet r more from the source of the sound; and
WHEREAS, the Renton City Council finds that excessive noise
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being generated from such equipment is, a public nuisance and
constitutes a public disturbance; and
1 HEREAS, the Renton City Council finds that this ordinance is
inIth- interest of the public ' s health, safety, and welfare.
OW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
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WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS :
SECTION I . Chapter . 7 , Noise Level Regulations, of Title
VIII (Health and Sanitation) , of Ordinance No . 4260 entitle "Code
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ofl General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby
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amended by adding subsection 8-7-3 .H and sections 8-7-6 and 8-7-7 as
follows .
ISe tion 8-7-3 .H: Any sound from a motor vehicle audio system
or port ble audio equipment such as a radio, tape player, or compact
disc Iplayerwhich is operated at such a volume that it interferes
with conversation or which causes vibrations to be felt from a
distance of seventy-five feet or more from the source of the so nd.
iSction 8-7-6 : Content Not Governing Sound. The content o the
sound ill not be considered in determining a violation of this
ordina ce .
IS-ction 8-7-7 : Severability. These regulations are declared to
be se erable . If any section, subsection, paragraph, clause or
other portion is, for any reason, held to be invalid or
uncons itutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such
invali•ity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validi�y or
constitutionality of the remaining portions . If any section,
subsection, paragraph, clause or any portion is adjudged invalid or
uncon-titutional, is applied to a particular person or use, the
appli ,ation of such portion to other persons or use shall not be
affec ed.
.ECTION II . Section 8-7-5 of Chapter 7 , Noise Level
Regul tions , of Title VIII (Health and Sanitation)., of Ordinance No.
4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washi gton" is hereby amended to read as follows :
Section 8-7-5 : Penalties for Violation: Except as otherwise
prov' ded, any person violating any portion of this Chapter shall be
gull y of a misdemeanor and may be punished. by imprisonment for not
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more th n six ( 6 ) months in jail, by a fine of not more than five
hundried dollars ( $500 . 00 ) , or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Any person violating subsection 8-7-3 .H of this Chapter shall be
guilty of a civil violation and may be punished by a fine of not
more , t an $75 . 00 . Each day that a violation continues shall be
conside ed a separate offense . The penalties set forth herein shall
not be deemed exclusive, the City may obtain an injunction against
such! iolation from the Superior Court of King County. Any
ordina ce of the City inconsistent with any portions of this Chapter
is repealed except that any ordinance defining noise as a nuisance
shalil remain in full force and effect .
' SECTION III . This ordinance shall be effective upon its
passage, approval, and thirty days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 1990 .
Marilyn J. Petersen, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 1990 .
Earl Clymer, Mayor
Appro ed as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
ORD: 156-7/11/90
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August 23., 1990
1 AUG 2 3 1990
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TO: ' Public Safety Committee CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
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FROM: i Anne Santos, Administrative Assistant
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RE: Noise Control Ordinance
Dear Committee Members :
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Zanett;a ontes has requested that I forward a copy' of the City
San Anto i o' s Noise 'Abatement Ordinance for your review. S;h
• stated; t at it is more complex than what the City of Renton might
wish to nact. ' She further suggested that the committee meet to
discusfs this ordinance and the draft that she has prepared[
Zanetta ill be out of town on September 6 and 7 , 1990, but will
be available to meet with committee members on any other date.
Pleas n .tify her .when a meeting has been scheduled.
: .\,_3WAA-e.)47Cak .
'i Anne Santos
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CITY .OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN •RDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
• TITLE. VI (POLICE REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260
FNTI[TLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
REN ON, WASHINGTON" BY ADDING CHAPTER 25 RELATING TO NOISE
CON' ROL.
WHE EAS, the Renton City Council finds that noise is a form of
pollutio which has harmful effects upon the health and welfare of
persons exposed to such sound; and
WHEREAS, the Renton City. Council finds that noise which is loud
enough o be heard at seventy-five feet or more from its source
unreasonably disturbs or interferes with the peace and comfort of
others; and
WHEREAS, the Renton City Council finds that certain individuals
have ina•e, or caused to be made, noise which is loud enough to be
heardria4 seventy-five feet or more and this has disturbed the peace
of othe s; and
WHEREAS, the Renton City Council .finds that the most common
source of these loud noises is portable or motor vehicle audio
equipll ent; and
WHEREAS, the Renton City Council finds that excessive noise
lower1s she value of neighboring„ properties and generally adversely
affects the livability, peace, and comfort of the impacted
neighbo hoods in the city as a whole; and .
WH REAS, the Renton City Council .finds that the portable nature
of tape players, radios, or disc players , as well as the port ble
nature of motor vehicle audio equipment has the, effect of
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discoura ing many members of the public from utilizing certain park
areas; a' d
WHEREAS, the Renton City Council finds that noise from said
portable or motor vehicle audib equipment which can be heard
seventy-five feet or more from its source presents a danger to
traffic safety when occurring in or 'near vehicular traffic; and
WHEREAS, technology has allowed 'the proliferation of
commercially accessible types of audio. equipment, both portable and
installed in motor vehicles, which can be amplified so as to pro uce
excessi e noise which can be heard seventy-five feet or more from
the sou ce of the sound; and
WHEREAS, the Renton City Council finds that excessive noise
being .enerated from such equipment is a public nuisance and
cons4t tes a public disturbance; and
WH REAS, the Renton City Council finds that this ordinance is
in th!e ' nterest of the public ' s health, safety, and welfare.
NO , THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE ' CITY OF RENTON,
WASHIiNG ON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
(SECTION I. Title VI (Police Regulations ) of Ordinance No .
4260 )en itled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washing on" is hereby amended by adding Chapter 25, Public
Disturb nces, which reads as follows :
Se tion 6-25-1: Noise from Audio Equipment Regulated. While
in a ,ci y park, residential or commercial zone, or in any area where
the Aso rce of the noise is in close proximity to residences ,
schools human service facilities or commercial establishments, it
is unla ful for any person to cause, make, or allow to be made any
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soundfr m a motor vehicle audio , system, or portable audio equipment
such ps a radio, tape player, Hor compact disc player which is
operated at such a volume that it can be heard at a distance of
seventy- ive feet or more from the source of the sound.
Sec ion 6-25-2 : Other Noise Regulated. Loud and raucous , and
frequent, repetitive, or continuous, sounds made by any source,
includin but not limited to, horns or sirens, musical instrument or
other,ide ice capable of producing sound when struck by an object, a
whistle, or a sound amplifier or other device capable of producing,
amplifyi g, or reproducing sound, whether portable or attached to a
motor vehicle, except such sounds as are ' made to warn of danger •or
that ire specifically permitted or required by law which are audible
•at 'aldistance of seventy-five feet or more from its source are
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prohibited.
Section 6-25-3 : Content Not Governing Sound. The' content of
the sou d will not be considered in determining a violation of this
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Se tion 6-25-4: Penalty. Violation of any provision of his
chapter shall. constitute a misdemeanor. Any person convicted of a
violation shall be subject to a fine of $250 . 00 , or by imprisonment
in the city jail 'for a term not to exceed six months , or by both
such fine and imprisonment.
Section 6-25-5 : Severability. These regulations are declared
to bei s verable. If any section, subsection, paragraph, claus or
other ortion . is, for any reason, held to .be invalid or
unconst' tutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalid. ty or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or
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constitu ionality of the remaining portions . If any section,
subsection, . paragraph, , clause or any portion is adjudged invalid or
unconstiT.utional is applied to a particular person or use, the
applicat on of such portion to other persons or use shall not be
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affected.
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SEC ION II . This ordinance shall be effective upon' its
passage, approval, and thirty days after publication .
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 1990 :
Marilyn J. Petersen, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , '1990 .
Earl Clymer, Mayor
Approve• as to form:
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ORD: 16 7/11/90
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AN ORDINANCE6 2 5 5 �
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.I AMENDING CHAPTER 21 (OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS
PROVISIONS) TO INCLUDE OBJECTIVE STANDARDS BY
WHICH NOISE NUISANCES CAN BE GAUGED , AND PROVIDING
A FINE FOR VIOLATION OF NOT LESS THAN $ 3$ , 00 NOR
MORE THAN $1 , 000 , 00 FOR FIRST VIOLATION INTWELVE:-
MONTH PERIOD AND A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN $7D . CQ N
MORE THAN $ l 000 . 00 SUBSEQUENT AN
r cC,c•. G`BSEQLE„ : VIOLATIONS IN ANY
TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD .
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WHERE ' S , excessive sound and vibration are seriou. hazards to the
pub'l.i. health and welfare , safety and the quality of life ; and
WHEREAS , a substantial body , of science and technology exists by
which excessive noise and vibration may be substantially abated ;
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WHEIREl}S , the people have a right co and should be ensured an
envirdnmenc free from excessive sound and vibration that nay
jeopardize their health or welfare or safety or degrade the quality
of eilife ; NOW, THEREFORE :
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN ANTONIO
The,, City Code of the City of San Antonio , Chapter 21 Ls hereby amended
to read as follows :
" SECTION 21-51. DEFINITIONS AND STANDARDS .
' ' A-weighted sound level' means the sound pressure level :i.n
II decibels as measured on a sound level meter using the A--
weighting network.
' Daytime ' means any time from charty minutes before sunrise
co thirty minutes after sunset .
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' Impulsive sound ' means sound of short duration , usually
ess than one second , with an abrupt onset and rapid decay .
examples of sources of impulsive sound include explosion ,
• rop forge impacts , and the discharge of firearms .
' Nighttj.me ' means any time from thirty minutes after sun.,. ec:
o thirty minutes before sunrise ,
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' Noise nuisance ' Means any loud , irritating , Vexing or
disturbing sound which causes distress , annoyance , dis-
comfort or injury to o�1, which interferes with thee comfort
or, repose of any person of reasonable nervous sensibilities
iii the vicinity or hearing thdteof , or APIs sound +-hich
ens angers or injures the safety or health of huuns or .
it animals , or any sound which interferes with the physical
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well -being of humans or animals , or any sound which endangers
or injures personal or real property .
' Sound level ' means the weighted sound pressure level
by the . use of a sound level meter and frequency wei;z,hr ingai;.ed
network such as A, B or C as specified in
Standards institute specifications for sound elevel rican � terL al
(ANSI S1 . 4-1971) . If the frequency weighting employed i ,
indicated , the A»weighting shall apply. g R is nor.
' Sound level meter ' means en instrument which includes a
microphone , amplifier , RMS detector , integrator or rime
averages, . output meter , and weighting network used to measure
sound pressure levels .
SECTION 21-52 . NOISE NUISANCE ENUMERATION. ..
a) The following acts, among others not hereinafter enumerated
are declared to be ' noise nuisances ' , and are unlawful and ry
in violation of the provisions of this LIKdinance when such
acts are done or accomplished or, carried on in such a
manner , or with such volume, intensicyf or vich continued
duration , so as to annoy , to distress , or to distura the
quiet , comfort , or repose of any person of reasonable
nervous sensibiliisia9 vdithin the vicinity or hearing thereoff ,
. or so as to endanger or injure the safety or health of
humans or animals , or so as to interfere with the p}�ysical
well-being of humans or animals , or so as to andangler or
injure j personal or real property :
(1 ) The playing or permitting or causing, the playltlg of
any radios television, phonograph , drum , juke box,
nickleodeon , muoical instrument , sound amplifier or
similar device which produces , reproduces , or amplifies
sound .
(2) Any loud or vociferous language or any soliciting for ,
or description of , any amuaement house , moving picture
theater , or other like place of amusement , or for the
performance therein , in the entrance thereto , he
foyer or, lobby thereof , or on the sidewalks adjoining
the name..
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J ( 1 ) The keepingof any animal `ow '
, Dr bird ,
nske `r'ecuent or long , c.on �:. inu noise . „if.ch
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:I (4 ) The continued or frequent sounding of any hOrn
or other signal device on any automobile cr :.sh.ic+e
motorcycle , bus or other vehicle , except as a
danger signal .
(5 ) The discharge into the open air of
any steam engine , stat theexhaust of
ionary i.ntecn.a .l.c: l
!� engine , automobile , motorcycle , or othe4- motoror
V fljC18 or ?.)oat , except thxou ¢ �4
dhha�� ice which prevents loud $ l � Cadr
oL�;et
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�i illEfrlff r��, or explosive no �,�
. ( 6) The erect
demolition ,
including construction , excatratior ,
on , alteration , or repair work , or the
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permitting or causing thereof , of any building cr
I' other
structure , or the operation or the permitting
or causing the operation of. any tools or u.e ;
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used in construction , excavation , 4 pmen
drilling , ciemclitxcri ,
alteration or repair work:
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A . ocher than during the daytime on week days ; o
B , at anytime such that the sound level at o across
a real property boundary exceeds 8OdBA,
I C . This section shall
not
aneyirt cases of extremeand urgent necessityin
interest of public
safety and g4Y [ile[1C_
., a only by a
obtained from, and issued by, the Director of
Public Works , or any of his duly appointed and
acting assistants and employees which
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may be renewed during the time the e
exists . emergency
(7 ) The crying ,, calling , or shouting , in person or b , a
mechanical device , or the use of any whistle , rattle ,
belle gong ) it§ppgl! } h1tRm@Z , drum, a'ilr, , d
spe
or phonograph with or without an amplifier,7uhandaker,
organ , or other devices or
instruments ,
otherwise , for the purpose of advertising musicalr y
any c 4 ndidcct 4s
for elective office , any goods , wares , ormerchandise ,
or for the
purpose of attracting attention to or inviting
persons to . any political rally , meeting or gathering ,
co any place of amusement , to any performance or s
or to any business or activity whatsoever , how,
(8 ) The raucous shoutin , whistling , yelling , singin
hooting , or crying of peddlers , hawkers ,, vendors
or Aiy Qth4r person$ t
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permitting( 9) The operation , playing , or Fermf. , i[; tho operation
1or playing of any radio , celevis o"t , phonograph ,
drum, ausicai xn u '�mentt. noun amplifier , orsi�r� z ,.r
devicav which products , r. eproduCas , or ampl ifi.es sound
t in any pLace of public Aiicerraio.renc at a sound
.Level greater than 8OdBA as read uy the slow response
on a sound level meter at any point that iS customarily
occupied by a customer or patron , unless a sign ,
'i legible and conspicuous' to ordinary public v$c i! s d
gr. leIgt 223 ilua blokes in area , i.s loc,aced cup siciF'.
such place , near each public entrance , stating , in
,i LacCi " 1 c two ineftOg hi$ rl , " 1 ' IN(1; : SOUND 1,eVELS
WITHIN MAY CAUSE HEARING IMPAIRMENT. °
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t (10) On any property located in a residential Loney as
specified by Chapter 35 ( Zoning) , t:ha making of any
! noise , wherein the sound pressure level from any
operation , use or occupancy exceeds the decibal limits
specified in the octave band indicated in the following
ii table , designated as Table 1 , when measured on any
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9 11C ; property under 82 Ate ownership .
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MAXI1UM PERMISSIBLE DAYTIME OCTAVE SAND DECIBEL LLi,i:T3 „
AT OR WITHIN THE BOUNDARY OF A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
OCTAVE BAND ---�_ , •-
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et;1 CENTER FREQUENCY 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 14000 SC00 SC (
A E
(HERTZ)
d DECIBEL BAND t
LIMIT (dB re t i
0.0002 76 66 �9 54 50 47 1 44 ' 2. 1 Sc
il ICI?OB � i
NOTE : A-Scale levels are provided for monitoring purposes
only .
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d (11) On any property located in a business or office zone ,
AO apacifigd by Chapter 35 (26niag) , the making or allowing
or causing to be made .of any noise , wherein the sound.
{ pressure iev.ai from any operation , use or occupancy
exceeds the decibel limits specified in the octave hand
indicated in the •fo1iowing table ; designated as Table 2 ,
;i Y��ltn m.e du on any 6tth,At Vf8i ,:y' unatr separate
ownership . .
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TABLE 2
MAXIMUM PERMIS.•SISLE DAYTIME OCTAVE BAND DECIBEL LIMI s
d AT OR WITHIN THE BOUNDARY OF A BUSINESS
OR OFFICE DLSTRICT
! CENTER FREQUENCY 63 L25 250 ,aa 7 10oaj �
,� (HERTZ) Oi;U 4000 8000 SCALE
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DECIBEL BAND
LIMIT cdB r , r I
0.0002 �l 71 ` b�. f 54 52 u 63 .
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only . ItcnIng purpas2s
( 12) On any property located in an industrial zone , a, s eO, f ; - :
. by Chapter 35 (Zoning ) , '� P -�� . _t.�
the making or allowing of causing co be trade of any noise , wherein the sound pressurti level
from any Operation , use or occupancy exceeds t:he decibel
limits specified in the octave band indicated in tiha
following table , designated as Table, 3 , when- easured. .on
any other property under separate ownership .
TABLE 3
MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE DAYTIME 'OCTAVE BA:,L? DECIBEL LIMITS
AT THE BOUNDING PROPERTY OF A USE IN THE INDUSTRkAL
DISTRICTS
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OCTAVE BAND I Y_
CENTER FREQUENCY63 1 125 250 1' 500 1O'JU A
(HERTZ) I I 2000 4Q00 180av SCALE
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DECIBEL BAND _ 1 • -.. _
LLMITS (dB re $T74 69 64 62 57 34 ,2I 65
0.0002 .'� I
MICROBAR)
NOTE : A-Scalth levels are provided for rstonitorin purpose
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(1. ) Special Noise Corrections ,
Corrections '.shall be made to the basic octave band levels
specified la Tables a , 2 and 3 fot the specific conditions.
listed in accordance with the fallowing r_abie , d±:s LS- a c +ed
as Table 4 .
TABLE 4
CORRECTIONS: PERMITTED TO BASIC OCTAVE BAND LEVELS
NOISE IS PRESENT AT NIGHTTIME . . , SUBTRACT 7dB
NOISE CONTAINS STRONG PURE-TONE COMPONENTS OR IS IMPULSIVE
(Meter reading changes at a rate greater than 10dB per
second) SUBTRACT 7dB
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NOISE HAS AN tON TIME ' h - i ._.. _._....,,.._....�r�
AND AN OFF TIME ' BETWEEN
OF NO MORE THAN SUCCESSIVE ' ON TIMES ' OP
AT LEAST
0 , 5 minutes hour
5 . 0 minutes 1 hour ) ADO 10 DECIBELS
] 10 . 0 minutes c
20 . 0 minutes 2 hour 'CO PJ[�MIT�`�t;`
4 hour ) LEVELS
SECTION 21 -53 . VIBRATION .
IIt shall be unlawful co operate , or to permit or to cause the
';; operation of any device that creates vibration which is above
the vibration perception threshold of an individual at or beyond
t' a property of the source if on private property or at fifty
f et from the source if in a public space or public right-.of-way.
' Fcr the purpose of this section , ' vibration perception threshold '
means the minimum ground-,or structure-borne vibrational motion
n Icessary ' to cause a reasonable person to be aware of the vibration
,Ibyy such direct means as , but. not limited to , sensation by touch
o visual observation of moving objects .
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S CTION 21-54. EXCEPTIONS .
( ) The provisions of this ordinance shall not apply to :
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(1) the emission of sound for the purpose of alerting
. person to. th$ existence of aft tIMZVgency ; or
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(2 ) the emission of sound in th
pe , r orma lr_e of emergency
i work ; or
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'' (3 ) any noise made by any vehicle , '.vheche•, dcas ,.gmed
for land , air or rail, transportation ; or
(4) noises prod.ue by any government or public body .
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i(b) Applications for a permit for relief from the noise and
vibration restrictions designated in this ordinnnceen the
basis 'of undue hardship may be made ,
i Public Health or h± to the Director of
c s duly authorized representative , Each
application must be acccmpanieri by a fifty
'� fee . The relief requested may be granted u u dollar ( Yb
sufficient showing :
pon a good and
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(1 ) that additional time is necessary for the applicant to
alter or modify his activ
I IYr oprtiaa comply
II with the provisions of this chapter ; or
(2 ) that the activity , operation, noise or vibration source
II will be of. temporary duration and cannot reasonably he --
done in a manner that would coiupy with this ordinance ;or l e ;
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II (3) chat no reasonable alternative is available to c {-e
applicant .
(ic ) If granted , the permit shall be in writing Aid contain .11
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Conalciohs , upon which said permit is granted , including
but not limited to the effective d4tei any Ci[ae of d4k
len t .on , sound pressure level , or equipment limitation .
The Director of Public Health or his duly authorized ,
,i representative may prescribe any reasonable conditions or
requirements deemed necessary co minimize adverse effects
upon the community or the surrounding area .
SECTION . 21-55 . METHOD OF NOISE MEASUREMENT ,
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Whe ever portions of this chapter prohibit noise over a c:er ain
dilec _bel limit , measurement of said naisa shall be made with a
s'1ou ; d level mecer and octave band analyzer meetin the stan rs
pirecribed by the American Standards Association The instruments
shall be maintained in calibration and good working order . Octave
band corrections may be employed in meeting the response spe.cifir_ a--
tlio , A calibration check shall be made of the
olf any noise measurement . Measurement recorded shall_mbetketime
as to provide ataken so
properrepresentation of the noise source . The
w'ii.czophone during measurement shall be positioned so as not co create
any unnatural enchance went or diminution of the measured noise .
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Traff.ic•, aircraft and other transportation noise :sources
Oand other background noises shall not be considered in taking
Imeasuremeats except where such background t]oi interferes
; with the primary noise being measured . Times when the level
of the primary noise being measured does not exceed thac of
j the background noise in all octave. bands shall be_ considered a$
Toff times ` of the primary noise in determining the correccaons
! from Table 4 , S'ection 21-52 (b) .
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jiSE ,TION 2i-56 , ENFORCEMENT.
(a Immediate threats to health and welfaYe,
( 1 ) The Director of Public Health or h1a duly author !
zed
representative shall Order an immediate halt to any
sound which exposes any person , except those excluded
pursuant co subsection (2 ) , to continuous or impJlsf,ve
sound levels in excess of those 21.40in in Tab1ES .
through 4 , Within five days following issuance uE
such an order , the Director of Public Healthy or his
duly authorized representative shall apply c.? fhg
appraprlarQ nUft for an injunction, to replace th .
order .
(2) No order pursuant to subsection ( 1 ) shall be issued
it the only persons exposed to sound levels in e)ices
of those listed in Tables 1 through 4 are eat , ,i,e Al
a result of
A, trespass ; or
B. invitation uponthe private property by pits n
caunin.g or permitting the sound .
(3) Any person subject to an order issued pursuant to
subsection (1) shall comply with such order until' :
j A. the sound i4 brought into compliance with the order :,
as determined by the Director of Public Health or
his duly authorized representative ; or
B. a judicial l 9zdoK has supel:saci2d the order by the
Director of Public Realth or his represecltac ve .
!(b) Penalty for violations of ordinance , habitual violat'l•ns ,
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Any person s violates any gozr �.oa oz Lktis ordinance is
jl guilty of a misdemeanor and shad ��n rry{ i
ect
tlo fine of not less than thirty-five 1 ° 3 s00 )
jj dollars ($3h , Gi> >
nor more than one thousand dollars l $ , 000 , Q0) For
secorxd or: :subsequent offense within a twelve-miiiih pf i iod
t_hg PA `soon sinell. be subject to a Eine of not less than
se:veocy dollars ($ 70 . 00) nor more r.hatt one thousand dollars
($1 , 000 . 00) .
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ff , ny section , subsction , sentence , clause or phrase of t is
ordinance is , for any reason , held co be 'invalid or ua,:o sticutioo.0 ,
]t•Ack holding shall not affect the validity or the relnaicting occtio•rs
odf his ordinance .
T!hi ordinance , sand the amendment _ootained herein., shall become
eff• ccive April 1 , 1986 .
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PASSE ;ID APPROVED this � //! day of C .. ^"6y
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M A Y R
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ATTEST : i
Atn
iry Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM. 4 /, .
City Arta L'n y'
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AN ORDINANCE 'e �0
APPOINTING CODE COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR `AID %�i�,'�E`�'�':l:C;ATnR�:, AS "�1� - •r
HEALTH L H LA S ; APPOINTING
OFFICIAL" H
i " TO ENFORCE =;�=rT y-I`` , �'��?.-N'i'I:;�1�;, I�ZUIJ`.i L)?�"Jr PEACE
=iCER LICENSE 460-•21 -8933 AND E NEAVES , a
I3CJh?iC N i E.;, , PF_t,C:'E., :.)L�=I�C:�:R
LICENSE # 466-54-2066 , AS CITY OF SAN ANTONIO PEACE O j RS
ASSIGNED .rIS.
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OFFICERS ; To CODE cor:��, ?��rcE DEPARTMENT ,�� . NOISE ?-�F3A�c..+� -
AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO TRANSFER I?ESPONS'i-::;rl,rT? =.3R
NOISE ABATEMENT TO THE CODE COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR; AP4ENDIM CITY
CODE SECTION 21 -56 , ENTITLED "ENFORCEMENT" TO 'IDENTIFY� Tn
E v�. llF THE ij.0_SF'
NUISANcF VIOLATOR; AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY SEIZURE OF NOTS'P
NUI N E CREATING DEVICES ; AUTHORIZING IMPOUNDMENT OF REPEAT
NUISANCE ANIMALS ; DELETING NEED FOR PERMIT FOR CASES OF URGENT
NECESSITY OR PUBLIC CONVENIENCE; LIMITING�.;.M:ITTN�, THE -E,F.I O•r,rL, �..��,
EXCEPTION GRANTED TO VEHICLES TO ONLY MOTOR NOISEO r PUBLICON ,•
RIGHTS-OF-WAY, WATERWAYS , AIRPORT RUNWAYS , AND RAILWAYS .
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WHEREAS , excessive noise is a hazard to the health and well being
of 1ththe citizens of the City of San Antonio, and should be more
effectively abated as apublic health ,
hazard and public nuisance
thr4,ug criminal lrosecu,.ion civ'_ suits to in join and impose
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civill� enalties , and through summary abatement action; and
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WHEREA r noise nuisano an.temenh enforcement responsibility
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now'' in the city Health Department, which is not equipped
or
staffe for noise nuisance abatement; and
wHE; EAS , two Code Compliance Department Noise AbatementOfficers
have been hired and trained inthe operation lr,, ieter
t theygpera orr of decibel meter
equ pmen . have visited with many past violators to explain
tY e " noise abatement' process, and request cooperation ; and '
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WHEREAS , the Noise Abatement Officers are active permanent
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commissioned peace officers Who must be appointed as City of San
Ant&lio peace officers by ordinance if they are to function
peace officers in the. exercise of their noise abatement duties ;
and]
WHEREAS , the present ordinance does not sufficiently identify the
per,so who is to be cited for causing a noise nuisance, and
WHERE. S , the Local Government q � � Code sec . 217 . 042 empowers the
CitY of San Antonio to summarily abate and remove public
nuisances ; and • .
`WHEREAS, the Tit ag Code of Criminal Procedure Art.
empoT,�ers a magistrate to issue a searchwarrant 05
c� or
to any health or
fire official for the purpose of inspecting any specified prert.ise
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to ' determine the presence of a violation of any health or . fire
safty ordinance; and .
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WHEREAS , the city San Antonio desires to c'- courage repeated
noise violations a, to insure their cessation . y the eercise of ,
suminaI'y abatement powers, i , e . sei.z ing the second-vi,ol a•r,:ion
noise nuisance creating instrument, object, or animal ; and
WHEREAS ,IIcity staff t 1
� the has recommended the simplification of the
administration and enforcement of this ordinance by deleting
certain exceptions to these noise restrictions, by making the
ord!in nce inapplicable in cases of urgent nec _ssity and
reasor able unavoidability, by eliminating the issuance of noise
pez,mi : s for construction work, and by eliminating the enforcement
excep , ion for vehicle motor noise while the vehicle is not wing
pub,il. it,. streets , waterways, and railways ; NOW WHEREFORE,
BE ;IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN ANTONIO
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SECTION 1 . The Code Compliance Director, his designees and Cade
Cbrr;o?_' ance Investigators are hereby appointed as and decla.r.ed to
be 1: "heal th officials" for the purpose of investigating suspected
health hazards , summarily abating health hazards and health law
violations, filing cr. iminalm complaints against health code
violla ors in the municipal courts, and filing civil suits against
heajti law violators to obtain civil penalties and injunctive
reli!ief..
SECITI N 2 . The City of San Antonio hereby appoints Rudy Davy la,
Pealce Officer License Number 460-217-3938 , and Horace Nea*es, '
Peace Officer License Number 466-54 -2066, as peace officers Ifor
the .ity of San Antonio, assigned to the Code Compliance
Dear ment to perform as peace officers in the conduct of their
dut;ie as Noise Abatement Officers. The Peace Officers s iaii
excer 'ise the following powers in the conduct of their 'noise
abatement duties :
,I1 . Carry a firearm;
. . Arrest individuals who interfere with the officers
exercise of duties ;
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3 . Issue Noise Nuisance Citations and otherwise enforce the
noise aba.teement ordinance;
I!4 . Execute search warrants issued by . a magistrate for the
purpose of inspecting private property for noise nuisance
! creating property, including animals ;
' 5 . Exercise summary abatement powers to seize noise nuisiance
creating property, including animals , in accordance with
�I the City Code of San Antonio, Texas , Chapter 21 , entitled
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"NOISE" as amended by this ordinance.
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SECTION 3 . The City Code of San Antonio, .Texas , Chapter 21 ,
Article III , . entitled ' "NOISE" , is hereby amended to read "Code
Compliance Director'.' wherever said Article has refered to the
"Director of Public Health" , so as to totally transfer noise
investigation duties, noise abatement responsibility and
enforcement authority to the Code Compliance Director and the
Noise Abatement officers serving under said director.
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L7'•l E?iti:t.��.13iS :� ` i..t
ode_ of San - _.,nt.t..odic, Texas, Chapter 1
ent.i•_1_ ra I,NoIS2' a..! hereby amended as follow;, ' ' Article 1i ,
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q ec . 21-52 . Noise nuisance enumeration , , sub sec.SLL..SC.C:. C. :
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lecessity in the interest of public cases
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public convenience, including i S3 ty sp or in sort,, ;�4
I sponsored fiestas, parades ad publiceveflts.i.�. or }c::.,
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`ec. 21-54 . Exception*,
.j (a) The provisions of this ordinance shall not apply to :
(1) the emission of sound for the purpose of alerting
.persons to an emergency ; or
(2) sound produced by emergency vehicles ; oC
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!� is •moving .on a public Eh1"Cie 1'cloLux• while the v�-.ilialt
p right of way, public waterway
airport runway, or railway; or '
(4 ) sound produced by any governmental body in theperformance of a governmental function ; or
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(5) sound generated at
�� the a scheduled stadium' event orcn
parade route during a duly permitted parade, or
,j at outdoor celebrations sponsored or co- span sOred
jby the City of San Antonio, Texas ,
I s c• 21-56 . Enforcement.
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1 ( - ) Administrative Stop Order.
( ) The Director of Code Compliance his designee, or '}is
d d. 11y authorized Noise Abatement Officers may issue an order
j tl-; any person having possession or control over noise
j generating property to immediately halt any sound which
I e.cposes any person, except those excluded in subsection; (.2 )
- blow, to continuous or impulsive noise level, in excess of
those shown in Tables 1 through 4 ,
r� Ilowirlg g• Within five days
ssuance of such an order, the Director of Cc
C mpliance or hisapply
+�' duly authorized representative may aptly
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tP the appropriate court for an injunction to replace t;;e
AcJministra "ive Stop Order.
;I (f-) No Stop Order shall be issued if the only
ie persa,ts
:nosed to sound levels in excess of those listed in Tables 1 through 4 are exposed as a result of ;
!I A. trespass ; or
B. invitation upon private property by the person
causing or permitting the sound .
01,) Identification of Violator . The persons responsible i ,r violations of this • arti.cle are identified as follows :
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- rkny � --J.aault resicten�. present at the t:kme of nil
f ulnl ih, � - J. any aau L
ut. gu ,.8t Or a:'ul re.sp `
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;1 with the a ity to control the ;.ever not
I .'��. time of .L_.i1e offense_ when no adult. resider i4
, present a the time of the offense . y
(2) At Business locations .
Any ht�5ine55 Owner, opGratnr, tanager, employee
in charge, and all persons in control or in
1 p'ossession, of the noise nuisance generating
h instrument or property at the time of the
offense . •
( 3 ) At Any Location with An Unattended Noise
Nuisance Producing Machine, Device , Instrument ,
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1 Child, Animal or Combination of Same .
Any person who leaves unattended any machine ,
instrument, device, child, animal, ca, any
COmb1fatim or same, which thereafter commences
producing noise in violation of this ordinance .
Qc) Seizure cf Noise Producing Property. The Code
compliance Director or his duly appointed Noise Abatement -
1 fficer is hereby authorized to apply to any appr_opri.Yte
agistrate for a search warrant for the purpose of entering
rivate property to investigate and identify noise ,
nu..s::�..�...max
producing devices, machines , instruments, or objects : and
Couch identified property shall be seized to summar•il�, eb,Ilte
dhe noise nuisance if :
1) any of the identified violators have been convicted of
previous noise nuisance violation within the preceedinq
welve ( 12 ) months ; or
ii 2 ) the location of the noise nuisance has been declared a
�abitual Noise Nuisance Source by the Code Comp? ?a ee
irect or, after appropriate notice to the real propert-y
! wner or person. in possession of the subject noise-soc_ ce
eal property, of an administrative hearing to be held ror
H he purpose of hearing evidence and determining. whether the
i Subject location is in fact a "Habitual Noise Nuisance
ource" , Upon finding a location to be an "Habitual Noise
Nuisance Source" , the noise producing property shall be
immediately seized at the time of any subsequent
%,io?ations whether or not there is a Previous noise
nuisance conviction associated with the location.
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.§uch seizures shall be for the purpose of assuring
Continued cessation of the noise nuisance atter the •
eparture of the Noise Abatement Peace Officers by secu4ng
he instrumentality of the noise nuisance temporarily. The
oise producing device, machine, instrument, or object
hall be returned to the owner or person proving the ri9h
f possession, or to his/her authorized agent , not sooner
I h4n twenty four (24 ) hours after seizure. Any disputed
ownership or right of possession shall be resolved at a
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. _ r— N. _ r ,.,ay v 1 ' On nearing
af. Antonio, before a magistrate .. r :
CitySan Texas . Seizure c.� s "
prUduOti ;� ,-,� ��tU;,aU , •; S?`tC;E'•.
,� 2,''0�. ty shall be accomplished ni _ ,
not �n lieu �?rti,��?. ::L C+[; r';•;> a �
d nU o i_ municipal cipal court pr.•csecuti.o .� a :'d
suit for injunctive relief and civil penalties .' s. yr . .Y _].
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" (d) Impoundment of Noise Nuisance
Anima) . . upon r. 1edQtermination by the Code Compliance Director that any animal (s) at an identified address ;
Ii City or location `wi:.thin the
ty of San Antonio has produced noise cm . two
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a n2ture and intensity that. . violates the s° a s r-J •
;� established by this Article, he may notify the resident �.
occupant that the animal (s) are producinga noise : ; < ncF ,
' n i��ar.,.�
and that an administrative hearing shall be held for the
purpose of determining if the animal (s) constitute
c ntinu.ing noise nuisance which must thebe s
s_i zure and impoundment untilsummarily abated 'n- .
owner person Q r from whom
t e animal was seized provides written consent of a
not.hr
r'I p .rson to provide shelter and care for the animal (s) in .a
I f need property not less than 200. feet from any neighboring
r+Sidential . structure, or until the tenth day f
" impoundment. S sh
all Said animals shall be destroyed . if .nOt
I r. claimed on or before the ten ( 10) days of impoundment,
S c. 21-57. Penalties,
J A y person who violates any portion of this ordinance s
1 guilty 'of a :misdemeanor and shall upon conviction Ye
subject to a fine of not less than thirty five dollars
' (r 3.5 . 00) nor mote than ttto thousand dollars ars p ( 'ice ; 000 . �:�� .
r the second or subsequent conviction within a tweJ.. e
m nth period, said person shall be fined not less th n
II seventy dollars ($70 . 00) nor more than two thousand dollars
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SECTION 4 . ,f,, any ct1on, stlb c is Se , •
hra:ae sentence , clause Tr
p of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid Tr
unconst ' tutiona1 such holdingaffect the . validity 1 in' shall not a fe of
the remaining portions of this ordinance , 1
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PASS 'D AND APPROVED THIS .,zl day of December, 1.989 .
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.,- __ ....:., a, ie., u}J,:.,.:! r.0 J%UIJ inst ..'.. ..<, ....... r y who ,
son Seven, D OW 5, and said the beat- non-stop partying. The two remarried yews 2D+'ii?.i3nruversary of the inair noted British artist t ,r,io c,
ings had left open wounds on tb-e on April 1. guratior, of George Wasningttort, "Two Oueens," the five cc
snows him against background tines issued by Great Brit:
child. Pryor s excesses have ruined many g a ound of t`„
. The couple reunited after Pryor': relationships and brought him close the capital Btai;ding in Washington, T'hee nPenny Blacny Black k itself. recent brush with death Down Under. to death. In 1980 he set himself on. D•C• t. ,
> ec of one of the stamps E
---- -He=tall=Flynn-that-God wanted hirn=tom-=lire while-free-basing-cocaine: --- J - =- _The_ 35-cant £eattares a portrait �f _',,et._ iThe other--ft.ve_honor
Shakespeare on the 42:,t3` annive - (proposed stamp designs)
. any of-lais-hirth_f_ts-borne in-St $- t e-f-in-a-d sig;t-eemi-veth-1
a : 0`._ � ford-on-Avon appears in the back- sheet bears a$1 stamp wit
{ ground. of Charles Heath, engra
_- The 75-cent illustrates lawahar-- Penny Ella ek.
. • Jai Nehrti, in honor of the inch am-A- The Marshalls aLso issu
„ * :- ver sary of his birth. He is seen next four def;n°,ti e-z-; featuring r
t ,. " - ` ;,. . r,r i to his political mentor, 14iohandas cal birds. The stamps, d.
Gandhi noted wildlife artist Mich;
I'!D DO you call if your neigh- cops are state-certified peace oTh- The $1 shows Dr. Hugo Eckner show the brown noddy,
Iliff bor's-cantankerous parrot is ceps with police powers to arrest. and Ferdinand von ?eppe.in, and sa- - tropiebird, wand; t;
squawking at all hours of the night? The duo work from 7:30 p.m. to 4:30 lutes the 80th anniversary of the great frigatebird.
Or when a live band at an outside a.m., when the noise is most disrup- fist passenger zeppelin. •
wedding party gets a bit too lively? tive, patrolling a downtown strip of The $2 depicts Chaplin,the world-.
In San. Antonio, Thxas, you call bars and restaurants_ famous film comedian, in tribute iC1
Noisebustersi .Davila and Neaves are now so hi 100th birthday. A scene from one: Several countries have
Rudy Davila and his partner Hor- well-known that bar owners .have of his films is in the background. for an omnibus issue of cc
fives wits, a "Disney tw-is
ace Neaves patrol the streets in spies posted outside to spot them_ . - The $3 stamp honors the harbor both Stamp World London
search of noisy offenders. • Owners-of noisy animals.and bicu at H a mbuk g, r er-ma:ny, and the 15 th anniversary of the Br
- Armed With .357 Magnums, also are cited if the noise cops can salutes Friedrich Ebert, first presi- Black. All were designed
badges and a $7,500 sound analyzer, bust 'ern while they're squawking or dent of the German Republic. artists and printed in Lund(
they stalk noisemakers with their howling. bur German shepherds T _
* # Depicted on the stamps
apple-sized microphone. If the ana- were quiet as mice by the dine Davi- - Mouse and his pats in cc
lyzer registers higher than 74 deci- la and Neaves arrived, as were 15 Spain has dedicated four new
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bels, they issue citations. Fines • roosters. "They made chicken noises, stamps to the 1992 Seville Universal gang in Shakespear e}s pia:
range from $35 to $I,D00_ The noise but not crowing," Davila said_ _ D Exposition.. Featured on each stamp ford; while another set fea
is the et ent's mascot, Cuero, an ten,- ,•
LroJ:c'Jng at famous i o
sua,-looking bird with a colorful beak marks.
- and crest. .
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_ �t' t(.��-� �cnes, fa!Iv,.a, hlz;er •bl:xxl ¢r^s::C and i
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� t 'J••?i i?il 5 i .,V, �w '•C liven heart_Gaik5.It also call ct;, ip n•
y �� " y�f �t1, + t CeblC?<.tl"'n:Ch`.,°dlYS9 nall;Ci.{ tG d niCO
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f �ti:.t°' �1' *�,a5k,�l,;• '.� ,Or folks in Silo Antonio.; 'n.preYer, te.
I hV, li lI7 ri �t t};:',." ., I; i �v,The city c sa, '.0�3;
TJ t{ `s, h,J 1��i :.Lt'� •f! ).r/7 lief IS On the-wor i.a ty?t;l_r.et d le
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I I •lr:�1•• 1 h l t, !i �t - Orni.'for "ve..!nt=, hazardous" suu,td at ?; 1
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Ma iadtt •iB?0erlbes lr,rrinst:nslan_c?.+'hey IraP'Suted i
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MI s l w' h.. ••Ier(y ;I1ne 'tve'r? II i ... .,.,,,,,,,,,..._..,.,...,„...,,,,,,,m.,>s:,, !r;)til thi: 1;c a.k f
• ' 1 PACER AND PAPERBOARD produc' ;. Herr to protect.!trz!r heaJlit."'kr:Wes Mr.
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,I• lion In 111p'r!,s. toll i l March to a;e3500',
Dar1la , •
? What Slar(r-r.`:as a sb!lpfe eltort to hush l
;(ly adjusted annual CRCC Ot ?TA rtilll�ri i ins I
. tons tram a revised 11.8 million tons In 1 y tip some ic' d bars prri;,aced the swcep e I
Pebi'U 1;1, lit( AfllrtrlCS': !} •Ht PlFlltute euy Quiln,?no'ltiii4 fnikes'£d trt)s al .vei
. the prescril,ed ilr.,iLi::a.'Jrse for)1-iummons. I
?no _ _--__ _-- r Ines Gu!1 ,.'a1:�0 IrUm ?15 td OC'i rierC 1
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Ir•r]--.-�.�lS/t/' 1 ( � altr.f a second offense.;a,tter�x third, thf• II.
1 �rr��•5�: Cops officers can seek a search w ant:,nd i e•
• 'q r Iti9'?1 the source of the moist`•pc,tar,our:r. •
1 Ito, r� il. A't:: L'nio Are i i roar 50 cltstions have been'lssued.
Mr, D,..int avid Mr, Neer ., ri(lousy I •
_L?med IDa'n.geiQ3.G5 .ho'Irs--7;3O in:to 4:30 a.n'.-but that's 1 .
when noise cr.ri ies most essll'aed IS most
t s ° • Ii15ctintivp / I
• their Grain target roost nigh is a strip I
They Stand Boom Boxes, �.t5 •at bars And restaut•tlns aloof Si, l,tarys
And an elusive t�.:ooner; . Street, winch dlvide.5 a restc.enttal neigh- 1
l boC11a>d• As wurll 51>r-•';ttS!hll It:e twodte j
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A I ttd, Nefarious Lau�llt ctI . heading down St. Ma: -s, voted .
r� I . pae,ocuff-, .35-t I gn,::tts a�,e, .r:r ,o.tn^..
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analyzer swung Overone of their SIOUi' I
Sy DAvio f) ,1lri'lil l ! i .dcrt. bat ereployees sci'amric to warn
I sro/J rt[pArtar N[0 Tw:aS --41‘.F:4•QL•INaL I 1 their bosses. he , anagcr Qt 1�r;tr:kY's. a I
SAN r,NTUtaIt); Trxas •- ft'Sr Fr1d'sy ! tx,p,,dar Ilve•nusli.spot,rashes Inside aft^r I
ji night at the La Cucaraehe LounK-', In5ld+? 1 b:nag told his music Is t:x,:l es toil rrtlltr,,'.
. the smoky,cavernous bar,a blaring?,iexl and obsectui,usll' a;t;,. "t1 th'a. better?"
can-western band has the )(Ant Jumping. , ; o Davit?.cemplatns ti at he awl ail. I
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ut outside. Rudy .Davila and Horace. ; Neavesf are oecrnlnfnt;,tU4 well 'AnJ)'i n ,
Neaves are.atxTut lu ve the bar the Went '-Eventa;a;iy. '•'t may lave to it bttr,rr- I
treatment. I cover." he jokes. Al tt111t, the two for s
I The two ht11kca figvrrs In gray and I their truck blocks away a1i(i ,tip through 1
4'htle unl[arnte case their white pickup l h.;ck alleys to;,ail r.-'1 unsuspecting dec10.?'
truck to the curb and aim a Mack apple- • �<vla(e:, I
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Simi microphone toward the din spilling Mr. ra?a',es, a :ortr,r;r t,oL ;ice .cTz"aai
'I' into the stre.let- A dial on the attached box and c, cr,p for if years tickle taring tki
swings to the figure ?ll. Jot'', admits that some of Ili, former c.at-
'i}urrt'Ern. 'Ufders the 5.foot-4 ut, 'Oa. I leagues poke bun i'`t him,t'dCiil:'�y :UhSf•.0 1- I
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vile, as he and Atr. ?leaves hlle out, trod ously rinii;t when lie's ar und.
lt10 lawnittn irarn some pkl Western. part i i • "I. ct:n'( betleve. hear (1;ter it is- says.l
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a wake through the revelers. Thy SJof a I • • Mr. Davila, el e l in a cro'xd of young
i rleket CIUb S owner that will mean i bar hgpS'rs r, nar;,r';Slim."r:tore, 1
S9tt In lines and Poutl costs, - I you couldn't 1 a C. nvcrs:,llar, out I
•tli!%?0,.9t) .1. 24 4L'270 4488 t.•1 1 Y ATTORNEY CPNEY A (2,1‘. ),(.:
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Forget the Alaimo, San Antonio has Most rti5idi:nts-•Cspectaay those over i
I nvvr, nod Some think equally lost CaOse: ' 4'—,pralsr the effort. "I'm to (rrr of It. !
enforcing a slx•monlh•pld city•.ordln=.nce t hat.aoi4e.0' says Lai ry itor•air while, 43. I
11 • •making'h(t'ifiegrrl,W.ba;!oo'lou4.•; &1(e iolin i Vat's notew:;r:hy, tor Mt.White recently I
i Aba(Cnieltt Is h,)thttig ii W,(Jt,';C111Y4(,}t ' was t(ckeled bet!Alt:e ri role.);n roll "bar:
too much of a r,lckrl anywhere, nil.(! you 1 playing on ilia paflo(a>his dad?tiler's wed, i
I can earn n dlsturbIng•th+:•peace citation. 1 d!,ig reception was m k.Int, ire, much '
Many titles also have specific limits for I rae,.el.
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everything h'om ,:.a: mufflers in jet air• .:U!rle(sta,lldnbly, tte. 29•yeAr•old bride
pldncs. nut most enforce their rules case,. I was a little ltss:ha',liable at ut the efts•
byr.ase, In response to complaints, often I U . She. "though it was l irioie," Mr
i• tlsfhg o!(dul} jolicb rJ(tlr;rs. While admits. The floe ha:, tbrc,�ied after
>ian Antonio has tlptocd Oho 5l0 be• 1 kit. White wrote, to a JJ)gi, ixa!nting 0:it I
II ynndt in Site duo of Mr.D:+vlla,29;and irlc, :• uta., Was r. first•tt" , 1 ? it' ` ho ' tit ill e1.F•ad that }I , .
. :I !leaves.57,It has a re.w,(ulhUrrie t?san')I house was really "fro} a fig .noise'ten- i
(.effIcial nolse•bttsters. The. 1Nq bent :opt ter." •
Il • are empowered not only tb answer com• .!ow,ne:s or sbme I"I night sells ar. I
, ,I plaint; but also to sample airl,leni sounc}s iez�enthatlast}c.'.'ti 1 had!nE'xnt the noise I
I • I, and wril� c1tGt!ons at will. To get the job l ordlnanee u-as�;ol. i(ito eyt',t I iso;lld.^.'t I•
dime,they have been outfitted wait a 1,7,6M Moe gotten Into this l��'sinels," Canti'1'.os '
I portable sound analyzer.'irdge;and guns, bar owner'Majty Bane41.gt rcestricts yo,i so 1"To my knowledge .. that's unique." , , much', you can't'do anythli gi';.• i
i says .Iosrph $0wrowski, director of the left,'. iy Bane 1(1S IkkNn, i?ra:?'Jt!Or15. i
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Nose Technical Assistance Center at rtcw ! though..Alter being fined S35 for hAvint(,; ,
I Jersey's Rutgers University.. I • tbo-loud band, e:stxnt nrao3'her.i:5 tin ui£
So far(the slleoce sentrlei have brought • i 'ova ndlo;;
a ,1ac!{ decibel rQIgder bill trier; i
to justice eereral raeeouc saloons and, r "! !flied safnon? itt.i� tr� hbsr to use It, as
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I , • • alas, A hnplesi hridg and groom whost ' '1- c ti,}il /!,s to 'warn hits.,wrion tilt'rals.•con6. I
wnlding ineption bud 'xc FS Lit ItJo n, 1 1P Ssul i
t d, I(l!usl.atic, Thy•vt alga Stalkd a canlan' , Cl5Jd. toR d l �pi fi of 11 ,
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kerous parrot,Nome obnollouz rvAor,~; l , ' , �iff ((yy( �ti� �{t'ii� }k,ryy t �tryii i;yyyA��SSt''11 ti•''' r;"t;7' t
'M�U,.,�Y .ttl.l' II`t'�• . Ci NI f.Vli�„7 I:Jt L,.( 1
„ atld a man who, clad only in tS(lerwrAt, f ':1 . , )(Thar till,;o?uni o;rs."�tVlJJtlortl )X tap: l
' i`erl(H1ically sere ii:do Ills nett db i neigh- 1 plays:"out ;toot;niti !mingisd, mute oo
'•fir• _ + itO.1ou.9'counter aitt,_I(.t 1Jien t' . i�a,'tiii
) Ring-tag tag Jr Change anti;itr c.,Et 5 w 2a ,!;, up,se Lt r;�: r'.. 1
• , •t'het'':e even busted C':'a;.➢oft oi.T11;v 11 I 'Mill 1aU.a: th:el'1.,9i'.e t(to t•'r.a i!:(la(%I;R, 1
I forced lite South 2..nt.Aciora t(npt'Jst I n,ldtft•N:s iC! IL.'.,'ilc('C rt.i^.p;':_,n i,:{
{ I (1 )ilL e'.7,Oil'iolt i '1 r,:,
r.+ht(th tQ Ione down Its Cell t.oVr chiM)'.1, 1 r (f{'F. ,C.L`{'li:dt i.;' ;li i
T11'? Cliline prof ralnrne 1, p!av Ftrrrins (rlend c(';` Clsiid Inv. lei ilt flit' tiff_ (
,I • }, 1(,rtdiy t,d (1.irlsfRol:
only during the thy, tievF!cped Est pact ^' i
I 1 habit of lrin t11CtiOnhrg in tr(e tq¢•) 'r,rttr'S, . D17.,,i1R ihr. t,rti(nb!lag ''Till ha�In,t'.
, I I v=o Sng ro"i I ors U:, traie3 of"flow,real I owliur'S ;lie .:i "„ t: '�•-'rIn 11i.'ma tent (1(:.: i
'I ' ,, i COI1i? itq;(1~rowdy ti;tiY4?.i' ,Yi10 C„':�
1 i0/31 Alt." I 1 - _
I e e S lf`do as leapingdefy the ec1:.ill•iS, Saps kr. Davila -HA,�I Some se .,an ill '.r Into:,
• u(et cans.) ah:gi:Sorrd by the federal.t;nt'••• i towering 2 -pound ott1ccf got Into a t-Cti`• S
l•.'Iit(teiit.Around l)r i tr r r• :• 'ic with on( 4Ir11:IKe0 ma 1Yrio C.;Anrd I.0 !
I r (;il try,"ih.rCur_a
'( in:o(rt' alatfnns,Mitt t.`!fy aren't ilflr.r f.n• ! be c-'alril:.ling a co'15;Itiillo lit(right to TOO;.' !
1 n ao se. •h? eP.COuntPt '2'.._; iio contest,
tCn%cU, maitit:i)Cv „I. ,orAirct,r 4;, ';.le , I
i ];tyg((41•i(,1!7 C'r. iiob, t'ci,�tlt]I P.IIJC:C`•:i•t,r" t i Tile dynamic!Jun_. .otuF tits Wlii1.iri•::It
! all (gut ElIt19(1;vl,l;(?ep(uti l'.t(iil5 at(the i haft ic1::'00.1;?ini 0:rt'TO' SucCe•55(er .t
l T•i(! }i'illrnelllnl r'ftPcll.,t ,AcelIC}'. I• ieudltw'Itt,C-r.l pa.' flew •,a r:Yln as fro• t
:. 1 I )1-rl,esi,"VIc(.,.mitt;'P.n hi:rta,;.,I•.(r,.•!‘,.-i trir,!'et,('Pr he say ,"'Op'i (end ..,stl'
:n.IN the hkriol li etleets of :toi.su. At 65 l c 'I I', of .y}i, 61? it ;r.'i .1,.
l °f It L.rli' n >t e iliirl,-
V1 ra e I ve' of P. se In ,l_tt s re,a}.•�. Four ,,,. F r. !
I C£: !bp}s-lh.e s ? K c I rii
k.e t banind a+:lraln•Iln°i fence .,e '1:(;ai
:,:..ahaltan, the .country's loudest urban G
^at^', -Idol?1-Nr*•s wish normalccnver sn•
(leer; the Siietit t O'ltii?ent. "',fp '•+'f i t";t
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''r!: r,nt noise above 2S derihe}t;•-Su'!1 batkrd once," .he a(lds, Add 1:. rtF.'Sirr's i
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that he/she is e Chief Clerk of the
I^ CITY o TO 4.
VALLEY DAILY NEWS e NOTICE OF PUBLICREN HEARING
BY
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
• Ke7t Edition • Renton Edition • Auburn Edition NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
Renton City Council has fixed the 6th day of
Daily newspa ers published six (6) times a week. That said newspapers August, 1990, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of the Renton Municipal Building,
are legal ne spapers and are now and have been for more than six 200 Mill Avenue South, Renton, Washing-
months prior o the date of publication referred to, printed and published ton, as the time and place for a public
hearing to consider the following:
in the Englis language continually as daily newspapers in Kent, King A draft ordinance regarding ise gener-
County, Washington. The Valley Daily News has been approved as a legal ated from stereos or sound systems in mov-
newspaper by order of the Superior Court of the State of Washington for ing vehicles. The ordinance will contain a
definition of audible noise at a distance of
King County. 75 feet from the source,and will set the fine
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for violation at$250.00
The notice in the exact form attached, was published in the Kent Edition Any and all interested persons are invited
X X X X X X to be present to voice approval,disapproval
Re ton Edition , Auburn Edition , (and not in or opinions on this matter.
supplement orm) which was regularly distributed to its subscribers CITY OF RENTON
during the below stated period. The annexed notice a Public Notice Marilyn J. Petersen, CMC
I City Clerk
(Notice of Public Hearing) 4345 Published in the Valley Daily News July I
20, 1990
was published on July 20 . 1990 ;
The full amount of the fee charged for said foregoing publication is the
sum of$ 19 - 95
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Subscribed and sworn before me this_ _ day of 19
161 ;:y Public for the State of Washington
residing at Auburn,
King County, Washington
VDN#87 Revised 4/:9
Augrist 6, 1990 _ Renton City Council Minutes Page 238
PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published
Zoning: Dunc.n in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Clymer opened the public
Annexation & Concurrent hearing to consider imposition of R-1, single family residential, zoning for
Rezone 'I the Duncan annexation area. The subject site is 42.54 acres bounded by
Jones and Lincoln Avenues NE, NE 43rd Street, 112th SE and NE 36th
Street. The annexation was requested by property owners to secure adequate
domestic water service, fire flows, and sewer service for future residential
construction. On March 5, 1990, the Council held the first of two required
public hearings on the zoning of property encompassed by the Duncan
annexation. At the first hearing, Council indicated that the subject site
could be a rezone to a density higher than single-family, consistent with the
City's Comprehensive Plan but expressed concern regarding the City's ability
to provide adequate fire protection at this time.
Senior Planner Rubin Yu indicated that on May 28, 1990, the King County
Boundary Review Board approved the Duncan Annexation/rezone, arid on
June 25, 1990, the Renton City Council adopted Ordinance No. 4275
approving the Duncan annexation. Mr. Yu reviewed the Planning staff
recommendation that Council approve the rezone to R-1, single family
residential, zoning on the subject site.
In response to Council concerns regarding adequate fire protection in this
area; Battalion Chief Glen Gordon said that the fire service issues at the
present time are water availability and the location of Fire Station 12 which
would be the first response station for this area. He explained that most of
the recent building in the area has been commercial and presently sprinkler
systems are required in new structures. Chief Gordon also commented that
he would strongly recommend that sprinkler systems be required on all
residential building in the area.
To mitigate concerns about fire protection, Council President Mathews
suggested that a G-1, general, zoning classification be assigned to the subject
site as a holding zone. Mr. Yu explained that all of the existing hones in the
area would then be non-conforming and would not be allowed to rebuild if
destroyed by fire.
Ralph Shaw, 8415 110th Place, Renton, said that since he has a home in the
area, he is concerned about possible establishment of multi-family residential
zoning in the annexed area. He commented that fire protection is also an
issue of concern to him.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE
THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. MOVED BY STREDICKE,
SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PLANNING
DIVISION RECOMMENDATION TO REZONE THE PROPERTY
ENCOMPASSED BY THE DUNCAN ANNEXATION TO R-1, SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, AND REFER THIS MATTER TO THE WAYS
AND MEANS COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Councilman Stredicke requested that the administration notify the Council of
any construction within the Duncan annexation area.
Councilwoman Zimmerman requested that the administration investigate the
cost of construction and staffing for a fire station facility to provide adequate
fire protection services in the annexed area.
Planning: Noise Level This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published
Ordinance, in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Clymer opened the public
hearing to consider a draft ordinance regarding noise generated from stereos
and/or sound systems in moving vehicles.
Correspondence was read from Mary Wolfgram, 204 Meadow Avenue North,
Renton, expressing support of a noise ordinance for the City and urging
regulation of sound systems and other noise disturbances.
Marge Richter, 300 Meadow Avenue North, Renton, stated she lives on a
corner lot and is disturbed by a variety of noises constantly. She expressed
concern that the proposed definition of audible noise at a distance of 75 feet
from the source would not be an adequate measurement for homes on small
lots located on major arterials, and suggested that the posting of signs might
assist in the control of excessive noise.
Versie Vaupel, P.O. Box 755, Renton, expressed her support of the noise
ordinance and suggested that other noises, such as bus and truck back-up
beepers, commercial pagers, lengthy running of auto/truck/bus engines, auto
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horns, and auto repairs be regulated in addition 'to "boom boxes", radios, and
similar music producers.
For the record, Councilman Stredicke announced that Bob Larson from
Renton Hill, Eugene Parsons from Rolling Hills, and Blanche Karinin from
Maplewood Park, called him to express their support for a noise ordinance.
In response to a Council inquiry regarding measurement of noise to be
designated in the ordinance, City Attorney Warren said that he would prefer
that the decibel rating be designated for a specific distance because this kind
of measurement is more precise and more capable of proof. He also stated
that measurement equipment would have to be available to the appropriate
personnel. In response to an inquiry regarding the City's present noise
ordinance, Mr. Warren recommended that Council investigate the factual
findings regarding the regulation of noise prior to making a decision on
whether to amend the City's present noise ordinance or to establish a new
ordinance.
Councilman Tanner said that he had requested previously that staff contact
San Antonio, Texas, regarding the noise meter program in that City. Mr.
Warren said he would obtain that information for Council. Council indicated
an interest in investigating decibel meters as a measurement'devise to be used
for enforcement of a noise ordinance.
Versie Vaupel commented that even without a device to measure sound, this
ordinance could be used as a warning by a police officer to enforce la
complaint against a violator. i
Ralph Evans, 3306 NE 11 th Place, Renton, commented that even with the use
of decibel meter readers, a distance measurement would be required.
Councilman Tanner explained that the decibel reading is a pressure reading,
and is based on a scale that is supposed to approximate the average human
ear.
Dennis Anderson, 3300 Lake Washington Boulevard North, Renton, indicated
a preference that the ordinance include a time restriction such as, no noise
after 10:00 p.m., because he did not believe this ordinance as proposed would
be enforceable.
Sandy Webb, 430 Mill Avenue South, Renton, commented that he felt this
ordinance would be very difficult to enforce even with decibel meters
because a meter is something you use when you have source and a target.
Councilman Edwards indicated that he would like this ordinance to be
enforceableenforceable against noise levels at home or in a car and expressed his
endorsement of a decibel meter.
In response to a question from Marge Richter regarding whether the present
noise ordinance applies to holiday noise, City Attorney Warren said the would
check the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) to obtain this information
for Ms. Richter.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY MATHEWS, COUNCIL CLOSE
THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. MOVED BY STREDICKE,I
SECONDED BY TANNER, COUNCIL REFER THIS MATTER TO THE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Appointment Executive Mayor Clymer introduced Jay Covington, Executive Assistant to the Mayor,
Assistant' who began his employment with the City on August 1, 1990. Mr. Covington
was formerly Assistant City Manager for the City of Vancouver.
AUDIENCE OMMENT Ralph Evans, 3306 NE 11 th Place, Renton, referred to his previous ,inquiries
Citizen CI m •ent: Good to the City Council regarding the lack of City action on a zoning reversion
Shepherd'Gr a up Home for the Good Shepherd group home property on NE 19th Street, and called
(NE 19th1'Str•et), R-010- attention to Ordinance No. 4212 which states in part:
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"Good Shepherd of Washington agrees that failure to develop the
property according to the terms of the Conditional Use Permit within
one year, ...shall cause the property to revert to its prior R-1 zoning
classification."
Mr. Evans requested that the City Attorney be asked to evaluate the
ordinance, determine whether Mr. Evans' view of this statement is accurate,
and if it is not, determine what the interpretation of the ordinance will be.
August 6, 1990
Mayor and City Council
City of Renton
Renton, Washington
Dear ,Council members: and Mayor Clymer:
I strongly support a noise ordinance for the City of Renton. Our lives are
already filled with too much noise from unnatural sources that disturb young and
old alikle. It can affect our ability to function in a healthy, normal manner,
adding tb an already stressful environment.
1I b lieee we need to regulate noise from car sound systems , "boom boxes" and
radios and also when an individual or individuals are in close contact range with
other disturbing noises, such as cars idling, gunning engines, loud individuals ,
groups scouting or continuously harassing--loud human sounds.
All these things need to be considered for a better quality of living stand-
ards.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
GLuy�1 ' /2/144.4AL)
Mary Wolfgram
204 Meadow Avenue N.
Renton, Washington 98055
Submitted at public hearing
Renton ity Council Meeting of 8/6/90
Noise Ordinance
Augus 6, 1990
To: louncilman Richard Stredicke
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Thank you for proposing a noise ordinance regulating "boom boxes" or similar
noisy intrusions. We support such an ordinance.
Becaule our houses in North Renton are located on small lots, our living
space are constantly invaded with unnecessary noise such as from boom boxes.
I hav n't seen the ordinance, so I don't know if it includes other types of
noises. Several of the noises that we have to put up with in our small-lot
area are:
Boom boxes, radios and similar music producers
Bus and truck back-up beepers
ommercial pagers
lengthy auto/truck/bus running
Auto horns - we have a lot of impatient drivers going through our area
Auto repairs and working on autos
I wou'd mention that some jurisdictions have restrictions, not only because
of noise, but because of auto emissions, that prohibit running of auto engines
for nit more than, sayyr three minutes (or whatever time a city chooses) unless
on fr1eways or similar situations.
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Warren F. and Versie Vaupel
P 0 Box 755, Renton WA 98057
Phone: 255-3684
Submitted at public hearing
RentonCityCouncil Meetingof 8/6/ 0
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of 75 feet from the source, and will set the fine for violation at $250.00.
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
pi BLic HEARING
AUGUST 6, 1990
ON AT 7:30 P.M.
RENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING COUNCIL CHAMBERS
200 MILL AVENUE SOUTH
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To CONSIDER A DRAFT ORDINANCE REGARDING NOISE GENERATED
FlOM STEREOS OR SOUND SYSTEMS IN MOVING VEHICLES, THE
; ORDINANCE WILL CONTAIN A DEFINITION OF AUDIBLE NOISE AT
A DISTANCE OF 75 FEET FROM THE SOURCE, AND WILL SET THE
FINE FOR VIOLATION AT $250. 00.
IANY AND ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT
T VOICE APPROVAL, DISAPPROVAL, OR OPINIONS ON THIS
MATTER,
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
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ON AUGUST 6, 1990 AT 7:30 P. M.
RENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING COUNCIL CHAMBERS
200 MILL AVENUE SOUTH
TO CONSIDER A DRAFT ORDINANCE REGARDING NOISE GENERATED
FROM STEREOS OR SOUND SYSTEMS IN MOVING VEHICLES. THE
ORDINANCE WILL CONTAIN A DEFINITION OF AUDIBLE NOISE AT
DISTANCE OF 75 FEET FROM THE SOURCE, AND WILL SET THE
INE FOR VIOLATION AT $250. 00.
INY AND ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT
0 VOICE APPROVAL, DISAPPROVAL, OR OPINIONS ON THIS
ATTER.
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CITY OF RENTON
' NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BY
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Renton City Council has fixed the 6th day of,
August, 1990, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Renton Municipal Building,
200 Mill Avenue South, Renton, Washington, as the time and place for a public hearing
to consider the following:
A draft ordinance regarding noise generated from stereos or sound
systems in moving vehicles. The ordinance will contain a definition
of audible noise at a distance of 75 feet from the source, and will
set the fine for violation at $250.00.
Any and all interested persons are invited to be present to voice approval, disapproval or
opii ions on this matter:
CITY OF RENTON
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City Clerk
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MOVED BY TANNER, SECONDED BY ZIMMERMAN, COUNCIL
CONCUR.IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT AND REFER THIS MATTER
TO THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Annexation: North Soos Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler said she has received some draft fact cards
Creek (Fairwood) for the North Soos Creek annexation study and asked what method has been
established for receiving comment. Public Works Director Lynn Guttmann
requested that comments be sent to her for response.
Parks: Trees on Sunset Councilman Stredicke expressed his appreciation for the detailed report
Boulevard forwarded to him by Acting Parks Director Sam Chastain in answer to his
query at the June 25, 1990, Council meeting regarding the condition of the
trees planted by the City on NE Sunset Boulevard .
Planning: Noise Level Councilman Stredicke stated that he received a letter requesting direction
Ordinance from Council from Assistant City Attorney Zanetta Fontes regarding the
noise ordinance he proposed at the July 11, 1990, Council meeting.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL SET A
PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 6, 1990, TO CONSIDER POSSIBLE
LEGISLATION REGARDING NOISE FROM MOVING VEHICLES IN THE
CITY OF RENTON. CARRIED.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY ZIMMERMAN. COUNCIL
INSTRUCT THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE INCLUDE A DEFINITION
OF AUDIBLE NOISE AT A DISTANCE OF TO 75 FEET FROM THE
SOURCE. CARRIED.
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY ZIMMERMAN, COUNCIL SET
THE LEVEL OF THE FINE FOR VIOLATION AT $200.00. MOVED BY
EDWARDS, SECONDED BY ZIMMERMAN, COUNCIL AMEND THE
MOTION AND SET THE AMOUNT OF THE FINE TO $250.00, THE
SAME FINE AS SET FOR UNMUFFLED COMPRESSION BRAKES.
CARRIED. ORIGINAL MOTION AS AMENDED. CARRIED.
Council requested that the ordinance be reasonably consistent with other
legislation of this nature in surrounding communities; noted that the draft
ordinance will be a basis for discussion at the public hearing; expressed
concern regarding enforcement of a noise ordinance; and suggested that staff
investigate ways to enforce such an ordinance. It was also noted that the
City of San Antonio has a noise measuring device that it uses to enforce such
legislation and suggested that staff contact that city for enforcement
information.
CAG: 90-045, Mosquito Councilman Edwards suggested that Council send a letter to the State to show
Abatement Program support of Mayor Clymer in his efforts in regard to the Mosquito Abatement
Program. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY TANNER, A LETTER
SIGNED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT BE SENT TO THE DIRECTOR
OF DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY TO EXPEDITE THE MOSQUITO
SPRAY PERMIT IN THE RENTON VALLEY AREA. CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Keolker-Wheeler presented the
following ordinances for second and final reading:
Ordinance #4276 An ordinance was read vacating a portion of S.W. 31st Street (Glacier Park
Vacation: VAC-89-004, Company, VAC-004-89). MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED
SW 31st Street, Glacier BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL
Park Company CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED
Ordinance #4277 An ordinance was read approving a Preliminary Planned Unit Development
PUD: Preliminary, located in the vicinity of the 2200 block of Jefferson Avenue NE and
Honey Creek, PPUD- generally south and southeast of Devil's Elbow (Honey Creek Associates,
015-84 PPUD-015-84). MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY
EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL
CALL: FIVE AYES: MATHEWS, NELSON, TANNER KEOLKER-
WHEELER, EDWARDS. TWO NAYS: ZIMMERMAN, STREDICKE.
CARRIED.
t July 2. 1990 nton City Council Minutes Page 205
Planning: Posting of Referred 5/21/90 - Council inquiry regarding location of posting for public
Public Notices notices (SEPA, etc.) to improve their access to the public: Memorandum
from Ken Nyberg, Community Development Director, stated that staff has
consulted with the Finance Department on this issue and offers the following
comments:
- City Clerk's office is reviewing a variety of options, including more
extensive use of the public access TV channel.
- Community Development is training staff to post the signs in more
prominent locations with easy access to parking wherever possible.
- Community Development has proposed a requirement that developers
prepare 4 by 8 foot signs so citizens can see them more clearly as,they
pass by a proposed development site.
Public Works: Referred 5/21/90 - Council inquiry regarding maintenance of alley in 400
Maintenance of Alley, block between Cedar Avenue South and Mill Avenue South: Letter from
4th & Cedar Mayor Clymer to Ms. Marina Webb informing her that the subject area was
investigated and the Public Works crew trimmed the blackberry bushes that
were protruding into the alley.
WSDOT: I-405 S-Curves Referred 5/21/90 - Council request for information from former residents of
Project, Information from houses on Renton Hill to be torn down for SR 405 S-Curves project:
Former Renton Hill Memorandum from Lynn Guttmann, Director of Public Works, stating that an
Residents investigation has revealed a range of concerns regarding WSDOT's acquisition
of property on Renton Hill:
1. Insensitive or belligerent appraisers and negotiators;
2. A perception that the State was offering less than fair value for the
properties;
3. Delays in payment of relocation assistance;
4. Loss of rental income;
5. Unwanted capital gains;
6. Unnecessary haste to vacate residences; and
7. No compensation for intangible losses.
Public Works is working closely with WSDOT on the possible additional
acquisitions on Renton Hill to try to alleviate as many of these problems as
possible. City representation has been offered to property owners when
meeting with WSDOT. The Department continues to work with WSDOT to
encourage exploration of all options with the residents and owners on Renton
Hill. The City has been represented at meetings between WSDOT and
property owners to monitor negotiations.
Councilwoman Zimmerman questioned whether letters had been sent to
Renton Hill residents asking for input on this matter, and stated that she will
research the record and discuss this matter further at the next Council
meeting on July 9, 1990.
Planning: Noise Level Referred 6/11/90 - Council inquiry regarding the development of a noise
Ordinance "boom box" ordinance: Memorandum from Zanetta Fontes, Assistant City
Attorney, indicated that the Legal Department has looked into adoption of an
ordinance regulating noise, particularly from car sound systems, which is
similar to ordinances which have been adopted in other jurisdictions.
Guidance from the Council was requested regarding the following issues:
nature of the sounds to be regulated, distance beyond which the sound should
not carry, and amount of the fine to be imposed. (See earlier action.)
Police: Animal Control Referred 6/11/90 - Council inquiry regarding the availability of information
on lost pets: Memorandum from Police Chief Alan Wallis informed Council
that he researched Council request to put the description of impounded
animals on the City's cable channel and found that approximately 20 animals
a week are impounded to the King County Humane Society. It is possible for
a copy of the impound report to be forwarded to the City Clerk's office to
enter on the information channel; however, King County Animal Control
personnel presently refer people to the King County Humane Society when
missing pets are reported in the Renton area. Chief Wallis suggested that a
message be put on the cable channel advising people with lost pets to call the
Humane Society and/or the Renton animal control number for information.
MAYOR'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
RESP NSE TO CITY COUNCIL INQUIRIES AND CITIZENS CONCERNS
JULY 2, 1990
Sub iec Date
Lack of siding on apartment building_ located in 3200 block of Lake
Washington Boulevard May 21, 1990
Location of postings for public notices (SEPA, etc.) to improve their
access to the public May 21, 1990
Maintenance of alley in 400 block between Cedar Avenue South and
Mill Avenue South May 21, 1990
Request for information from former residents of houses on Renton Hill
to be torn down: What was their experience with DOT? How
can we make it better? May 21, 1990
Noise "boom box" ordinance June 11, 1990
Availability df information on lost pets June 11, 1990
Impact of construction on schools in Renton School District . June 11, 1990
Renton Hill -ieighborhood concerns June 18, 1990
Reconstruction of Mill Avenue as part of S-curve project June 18, 1990
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Office of the City Attorney
Earl Clymer, Mayor
RECEIVED
June 19 , 1990 JUN 2 0 1990
Mayors Office
TO: Renton City Council
FROM: Zanetta L. Fontes , Assistant City Attorney
RE : Noise Ordinance
Dear Council Members :
Councilman Stredicke requested that the legal department look into
adoption of an ordinance regulating noise, particularly from car
sound systems , which is similar to ordinances which have been
adopted in other jurisdictions such as Poul"sbo, Kent, Kirkland,
Seattle, Sprague, and King County.
I have reviewed those ordinances . I would like to make several
observations and ask for guidance from the council ..
Whatever ordinance we enact it will need to be clear enough to be
understood by the "reasonable" person . Therefore, I would
recommend that whatever noise the council wishes to regulate, that
consideration be given to framing the regulation in terms. of
whether it is "audible at a. defined number of feet from the
source. "
Further, I would recommend that the council obtain input from
members of the community regarding the kind of noise disturbances
which should be regulated.
Additionally, I would recommend that we expressly -state that the
content of speech will not be the basis of regulation. This
office would like some guidance from the council regarding the
nature of the sounds you believe need to be regulated, the
distance beyond which the sound should not carry, and the amount
of . the fine you believe should be imposed for any given v-iolation.
It may be that some of these questions cannot be answered until
after public comment. However, some guidance would be
appreciated.
/ 46L*! ..
Zanetta L. Fonte /
ZLF:as .
cc : Mayor Clymer
John Webley✓
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