Title
An ordinance amending the City Code by revising Appendix D - Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Article XII - Planning and Development Services, Section 12-100 (Building Permits) for the purpose of increasing the Temporary Noise Permit Fee.
Body
The proposed ordinance would increase the Temporary Noise Permit Fee from $50.00 total to $100.00 per day. The Noise Ordinance was updated in March 2021 to help address public concerns of loud volumes of noises in neighborhoods. In the updated Noise Ordinance, a Temporary Noise Permit was created to allow noise to exceed the permissible levels when an event or activity is in the public interest, cases of urgent necessity, or in the interest of public safety and convenience.
After a few years of the ordinance being in place, staff has evaluated the need to increase the Temporary Noise Permit Fee to coincide with the level of staff time dedicated to processing the application and analysis of the Permit request. The adjustment to a per day fee will also help to encourage the activity or event to be completed in a timely manner, which will help minimize the impact on the public.
Recommended/Desired Action
Staff recommends approval of the ordinance.
Attachment(s)
Ordinance
Drafter
Chris Sanchez
Head of Department
Cliff Keheley