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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE NO. 5453 (2)ORDINANCENO. 5453 ANORDINANCE oftheCityCounciloftheCityof Bremerton, Washington, amendingChapter6.32ofthe BremertonMunicipalCodeentitled “NoiseLevels.” WHEREAS, theCityCouncildesirestoamendandupdateChapter6.32ofthe BremertonMunicipalCode, relatingtonoiselevels; NOWTHEREFORE, THECITYCOUNCILOFTHECITYOFBREMERTON, WASHINGTON, DOESHEREBYORDAINASFOLLOWS: SECTION1. Chapter6.32oftheBremertonMunicipalCodeentitled "Noise Levels" isherebyamendedtoreadasfollows: Chapter6.32 NOISELEVELS 6.32.010 POLICYANDAPPLICATION. a) ItisthepolicyoftheCitytominimizetheexposureofcitizenstothe physiologicalandpsychologicaleffectsofexcessivenoiseandtoprotect, promoteandpreserve thepublichealth, safetyandwelfare. ItistheexpressintentoftheCityCounciltocontrolthe levelofnoiseinamannerwhichpromotescommerce; theuse, valueandenjoymentofproperty; sleepandrepose; andthequalityoftheenvironment. b) Thefollowingenvironmentshavebeenidentifiedandapproachesadopted: 1) Useofproperty. ThedifferentzoningdistrictsoftheCityestablishlawful useswhichcanbeanticipatedtoproducenoiseatcertainreasonablelevelsassociatedwiththese uses. TheprovisionsofBMC6.32.030utilizethresholdsconsistentwiththosesetforthin Chapter70.107RCWentitled “NoiseControl” andChapter173-60WACentitled “Maximum EnvironmentalNoiseLevels” andrecognizingthatdecibelintervalsareincreasedexponentially witheachtenMHzofnoisegeneration. Theuseofpropertyisbettersuitedtotheuseofnoise measuringdevicesbecauseuseisconsistentandcanbemeasuredatthepropertylinefromthe propertyofthecomplainant. ProperlytrainedandcertifiedCitystafforacertifiedconsultant trainedinthefieldofsoundlevelmeasurementcanbeutilizedinthesesituationswhen warranted. Intermittentnoisesandnoisegeneratedforthepurposeofannoyanceismore sporadicinnatureandrequiresadifferentapproach. TheprovisionsofBMC6.32.050entitled PublicDisturbanceNoises” areaimedatthosesituationswhicharedifficultorimpossibleto addressthroughmeasurementpursuanttoBMC6.32.030entitled “EnvironmentalSound – MaximumPermissibleLevels”. Inadministeringandenforcingtheprovisionsofthischapter, the Citydesirestocoordinatetheapplicationofthesetwoapproaches. Thecontentofthespeech shallnotbeconsideredagainstanypersonindeterminingaviolationofthisChapter. 2) Similarly, publicusesoftherights-of-way, suchasparades, andFirst Amendmentspeechsuchasalawfuldemonstrationshouldbedifferentiatedfrompure commercialspeech. PurecommercialspeechhasbeendefinedbytheUSSupremeCourtas speech “whichdoesnomorethanproposeacommercialtransaction.” Suchspeechwhile Page1of10 Chapter6.32 – NoiseLevels DocuSign Envelope ID: 1204A378-F441-41FA-9DC4-1A26E1355C84 protectedissusceptibleofregulationprovidedthattheCityaddressthelegitimatepublicconcern ofnoisepollutioninathoughtfulandtargetedmanner. 3) Finally, theCityrecognizesthattheuseofbells, chimesandcarillonsmay constituteacalltoworshipandaccordinglysuchauseisprotectedasreligiousspeechunderthe FirstAmendment. Inaddition, thehistoricuseofacarillonbytheCityofBremertonisan establishedhistoricaluseappropriatewithinthezoneinwhichitislocated. Thesenoisesare appropriatewhenlimitedbyreasonabletime, placeandmannerrestrictions. c) Theprovisionsofthischaptershallbeadministeredandenforcedbythe AdministratordefinedinBMC6.32.020(a) below. 6.32.010020 DEFINITIONS. Alltechnicalterminologyusedinthischapternotdefinedhereinshallbeinterpretedin conformancewithAmericanNationalStandardsInstituteSpecifications, Sections1.1-1960and 1.4-1971. Forpurposesofthischapter, thewordsandphrasesusedhereinshallhavethemeaning indicatedbelow: a) "Administrator" meanstheChiefofPoliceortheDirectoroftheDepartmentof CommunityDevelopment, MayoroftheCityofBremerton, orhisorherdesigneeasapplicable, ortheirdesignee. b) "db(A)" meansasoundlevel, measuredindecibels, usingtheAfrequency- weightingnetworkofasound-levelmeter. c) “City” meansCityofBremerton. cd) "District" meansthelandusezonestowhichtheprovisionsofthischapterapply. Forthepurposesofthischapter, thefollowingnoisecontroldistrictsshallbeestablished, which includelandusezonesdesignatedintheBremertonzoningandsubareaplanordinances, as follows: Noise LandUseZones (pursuantto Control BMCTitle20andSubarea District Plans) DistrictI R-10, R-10M18, R-2040, East ParkSubareaPlan (SAP) DistrictII NB, BC, DCC, DW, DC, EC, INST, GC, BayVistaSAP, DowntownSAP, GorstSAP, EastsideVillageSAP DistrictIII I, CUL, WS, FC, PSICSAP de) "Emergencywork" means: 1) Workmadenecessarytorestorepropertytoasafeconditionfollowinga publicemergencyconsistentwithBMCChapter2.26. calamity; 2) Workrequiredtoprotectpersonsorpropertyfromimminentexposureto danger; or 3) Workbyprivateorpublicutilitiesforprovidingorrestoringimmediately necessaryutilityservice. Page2of10 Chapter6.32 – NoiseLevels DocuSign Envelope ID: 1204A378-F441-41FA-9DC4-1A26E1355C84 f) “EnforcementOfficer” meanstheAdministratororacity, countyorstatelaw enforcementofficer, Citycodeenforcementofficerorotherofficialdesignatedorauthorizedby theAdministratortoenforcetheprovisionsofthischapter. g) “Impulsivesound” meanssoundhavingthefollowingqualities: thepeakofthe soundlevelislessthanone (1) secondandshortcompared totheoccurrencerate; theonsetis abrupt; thedecayrapid; andthepeakvalueexceedstheambientlevelbymorethanten (10) dB(A). h) “Leq” meanstheequivalentsoundlevel, whichistheconstantsoundlevelina giventimeperiodthatconveysthesamesoundenergyastheactualtime-varyingA-weighted sound. TheapplicabletimeperiodfortheLeqmustbespecified. i) “Lmax” meansthemaximumsoundleveloverameasurementintervaldetermined byusingasoundlevelmetersetto “Fast” responsetime. ej) "Motorcycle" meansanymotorvehiclehavingasaddlefortheuseoftheriderand designedtotravelonnotmorethanthree (3) wheelsincontactwiththeground, exceptfarm tractorsandsuchvehiclespoweredbyanengineoflessthanfive (5) horsepower. fk) "Motorvehicle" meansanyvehiclewhichisself-propelled, usedprimarilyfor transportingpersonsorpropertyuponpublichighways, andrequiredtobelicensedunder RCW46.16.010oramotorizedtransportationdeviceasdefinedinBMC10.13.010. (Aircraft, watercraft, andvehiclesusedonrailsortracksarenotmotorvehiclesasthattermisusedherein.) gl) "Noise" meanstheintensity, durationandcharacterofsoundsfromanyandall sources. Theterms “noise” and “sound” canbeusedinterchangeablyforpurposesofthis chapter. hm) "Person" meansanynaturalperson,individualfirm, association, partnership, corporationoranyotherentity, publicorprivate. n) “PlainlyAudible” meansanysoundforwhichanyofthecontentofthatsound, suchas, butnotlimitedto, comprehensiblemusicalrhythms, iscommunicatedtoapersonusing theirunaidedhearingfaculties. Forthepurposesofenforcementofthiscode, thedetectionofany componentofsound, including, butnotlimitedto, therhythmicbassbyapersonusingtheir unaidedhearingfacultiesissufficienttoverifyplainlyaudiblesound. Itisnotnecessaryforsuch persontodeterminethetitle, specificwordsorartistofmusic, orthecontentofanyspeech. i) "Policeofficer" meansadulyappointedcity, countyorStatelawenforcement officer. jno) "Propertyboundary" meansthesurveylineatgroundsurfacewhichseparatesreal propertyowned, rentedorleasedbyoneormoreotherpersonsanditsverticalextension. kop) "Receivingproperty" meansrealpropertywithinwhichsoundoriginatingfrom sourcesoutsidethepropertyisreceived. pq) “Sound” meansvibrationsthattravelthroughtheairoranothermediumandare audibletothehumanear. Theterms “sound” and “noise” canbeusedinterchangeablyfor purposesofthischapter. lqr) "Soundlevel" meansaweightedsoundpressurelevelobtainedbytheuseofa soundlevelmeterandweightedasspecifiedinAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute Specifications (ANSI), Section1.4-19711983, asitnowexistsorishereafteramended.. mrs) "Soundlevelmeter" meansasound-levelmeasuringdevice, eitherTypeIorType II, asdefinedbyAmericanNationalStandardsInstituteSpecifications, Section1.4-19711983, as itnowexistsorashereafteramended.. nst) "Weekend" meansSaturdayandSundayoranylegalholiday. Page3of10 Chapter6.32 – NoiseLevels DocuSign Envelope ID: 1204A378-F441-41FA-9DC4-1A26E1355C84 6.32.040030 ENVIRONMENTALSOUND – MAXIMUMPERMISSIBLE LEVELS. a) Itisunlawfulforanypersontocauseorpermitnoisefromanysourcelocated withintheCityofBremertontointrudeintothepropertyofanotherwhichexceedsthemaximum orpermissible exteriornoiselevellimitssetforthbelow: TABLEI – Exteriornoiselevellimits Districtof DistrictReceivingPropertySoundWithintheCityofBremertonSource I II III I 55dB(A) 57dB(A) 60dB(A) II 57dB(A) 60dB(A) 65dB(A) III 60dB(A) 65dB(A) 70dB(A) b) TheexteriornoiselevellimitsarebasedontheLeq, asdefinedinBMC6.32.020, duringthemeasurementinterval, usingaminimumintervalofone (1) minuteforaconstant soundsource, oraone-hourmeasurementforanon-continuoussoundsource. Thestandardof measurementshallbeaonehourLeq. Leqmaybemeasuredfortimesnotlessthanone (1) minutetoprojectanhourlyLeq. 1) Duringameasurementinterval, Lmax, asdefinedinBMC6.32.020, may exceedtheexteriorsoundlevellimitsshowninTableIbynomorethan15dB(A). 2) Foranysourceofsoundthatisimpulsive, asdefinedinBMC6.32.020, andnotmeasuredwithanimpulsesoundlevelmeter, theexteriorsoundlevellimitsestablished byTableIarereducedby5dB(A). bc) Betweenthehoursof10:00p.m. and7:00a.m. thenoiselimitationsofthe foregoingtableshallbereducedbyten (10) dBAforreceivingpropertywithinDistrictIand DistrictII. cd) Atanyhourofthedayornighttheapplicablenoiselimitationsin (a) and (bc) abovemaynotbeexceededforanyreceivingproperty. bynomorethan: 1) Five (5) dBAforatotaloffifteen (15) minutesinanyone (1) hourperiod; or 2) Ten (10) dBAforatotaloffive (5) minutesinanyone (1) hourperiod; or 3) Fifteen (15) dBAforatotalofoneandone-half (1.5) minutesinanyone (1) hourperiod. de) Exemptions. 1) Thefollowingshallbeexemptfromtheprovisionsofsubsections (a) and bc) betweenthehoursof7:00a.m. and10:00p.m.: i. Soundsoriginatingfromresidentialpropertyrelatingtotemporaryprojects forthemaintenanceorrepairofhomes, groundsandappurtenances. ii. Soundscreatedbythedischargeoffirearmsonauthorizedshooting ranges. Page4of10 Chapter6.32 – NoiseLevels DocuSign Envelope ID: 1204A378-F441-41FA-9DC4-1A26E1355C84 iii. SoundscreatedbyblastingconductedincompliancewithWAC296-52- 64005. iv. Soundscreatedbyaircraftenginetestingandmaintenancenotrelatedto flightoperations; provided, thataircrafttestingandmaintenanceshallbeconductedatremote siteswheneverpossible. v. Soundscreatedbytheinstallationorrepairofessentialutilityservices. 2) Thefollowingshallbeexemptfromtheprovisionsofsubsection (cb). i. Noisefromelectricalsubstationsandexistingstationaryequipmentused intheconveyanceofwater, wastewaterwastewater, andnaturalgasbyautility. ii. Noisefromexistingindustrialinstallationswhichexceedthestandards containedintheseregulationsbutwhichcomplywithorareauthorizedbytheStateDepartment ofEcologypursuanttoChapter70.107RCWentitled “NoiseControl”, Chapter173-58WAC entitled “SoundLevelMeasurementProcedures” andChapter173-60WACentitled “Maximum EnvironmentalNoiseLevels”.andwhich, overthepreviousthreeyears, haveconsistently operatedinexcessoffifteen (15) hoursperdayasaconsequence ofprocessnecessityand/or demonstratedroutinenormaloperation. Changesinworkinghours, whichwouldaffect exemptionsunderthisregulation, requireapprovaloftheStateDepartmentofEcology. 3) Thefollowingshallbeexemptfromtheprovisionsofsubsections (a) and cb), exceptinsofarassuchprovisionsrelatetothereceptionofnoisewithinDistrictIand DistrictIIbetweenthehoursof10:00p.m. and7:00a.m. i. Soundsoriginatingfromdulypermittedtemporaryconstructionsitesasa resultofconstructionactivity. ii. Soundsoriginatingfromforestharvestingandsilviculturalactivity. 4) Thefollowingshallbeexemptfromallprovisionsofsubsections (a) and cb): i. SoundscreatedbymotorvehicleswhenregulatedbyChapter173- 62WAC. ii. Soundsoriginatingfromaircraftinflightandsoundsthatoriginateat airportswhicharedirectlyrelatedtoflightoperations. iii. Soundscreatedbysurfacecarriersengagedininterstatecommerceby railroad. iv. Soundscreatedbywarningdevicesnotoperatingcontinuouslyformore thanfive (5) minutes, orbells, chimes, andcarillonswhichdonotexceedfive (5) minutesinan hourwhenoperatedbetweenthehoursof7:00a.m. and10:00p.m. v. Soundscreatedbysafetyandprotectivedeviceswherenoisesuppression woulddefeattheintentofthedeviceorisnoteconomicallyfeasible. vi. Soundscreatedbyemergencyequipmentandworknecessaryinthe interestsoflawenforcementorforhealth, safetyorwelfareofthecommunity. vii. Soundsoriginatingfrommotorvehicleracingeventsatexisting authorizedfacilities. viii. Soundsoriginatingfromofficiallysanctionedparadesandotherpublic eventswhendulypermittedandconductedwithinthepublicright-of-wayoronasitedesignated bytheapplicablepermit. ix. Soundsemittedfrompetroleumrefineryboilersduringstart-upofsaid boilers; provided, thatthestart-upoperationisperformedduringdaytimehourswhenever possible. Page5of10 Chapter6.32 – NoiseLevels DocuSign Envelope ID: 1204A378-F441-41FA-9DC4-1A26E1355C84 x. Soundscreatedbywatercraft. xi. Soundcreatedbythedischargeoffirearmsinthecourseofhunting. ix. xii. Soundscreatedbymotorvehicles, licensedorunlicensed, when operatedoffpublichighwaysexceptwhensuchsoundsarereceivedinDistrictIandDistrictII. x. FireworkslawfullydischargedwithintheCitypursuanttoChapter9.48 BMC. xi. Soundscausedbytheemergencyrepair, routinemaintenance, or constructionofanypublicfacility, utility, orstreetapprovedbytheCityofBremertonPublic WorksandUtilitiesDepartment. 6.32.050040 MEASUREMENTOFSOUND. a) Ifthemeasurementsofsoundaremadewithasound-levelmeter, itshallbean instrumentingoodoperatingconditionmeetingtherequirementsforaTypeIorTypeII instrument, asdelineatedinAmericanNationalStandardsInstituteSpecifications (ANSI), Section1.4-19711983, asitnowexistsorishereafteramended.. Ifthemeasurementsaremade withotherinstruments, orassemblagesofinstruments, theproceduremustbecarriedoutinsuch amannerthattheoverallaccuracyshallbeatleastthatcalledforinSection1.4-19711983ANSI forTypeIIinstruments. b) Whenthelocation, distanceortechniqueformeasurementofsoundisimpracticalor wouldyieldmisleadingorinaccurateresults, measurements shallbetakenatotherlocationsor distancesutilizingappropriatecorrectionfactors, asspecifiedintherulespromulgatedbythe Administrator. c) Whereareceivingpartyispartlywithinone (1) districtandpartlywithinanother, themaximumpermissiblenoiselevelatapointwithinthepropertyboundaryshallbethat permittedintoareceivingpropertywhollywithinthelowestintensitydistrictinwhichthesound ismeasured. 6.32.060 POSITIONOFADMINISTRATORESTABLISHED. a) Establishment. Thepositionofadministratorisherebyestablished, andshallbethe mayor, orhisorherdesignee. Theadministratorisauthorizedanddirectedtoadministerand enforcetheprovisionsofthischapter. b) QualificationsofAdministrator. Theadministratorshallbeapersonhavinga workingknowledgeofacousticsandcompetentinthefieldofnoisecontrol. Theadministrator shallhavecompleted instructionalguidanceprovidedbytheStateDepartmentofEcologyor otherrecognizedinstitutiontooperateTypeIandTypeIIsound-levelmeters, andmakeall computationsandcalculationsnecessarytoenforcethischapter. c) DutiesofAdministrator. Thedutiesoftheadministratorshallinclude, butarenot limitedto: 1) Obtainingassistancefromotherappropriatecitydepartmentsandofficials; 2) Traininglawenforcementofficersandstaff; 3) Purchasingmeasuringinstrumentsandtraininginspectorsintheir calibrationanduse; 4) Establishinganoise-controlfieldproceduresmanualprovidingtechniques andproceduresformeasuringorreducingnoisetoprovideforclarification, interpretationand implementationofthischapter; 5) Investigatingcitizens’ noisecomplaint; 6) Issuingordersforthereductionoreliminationofnoise; Page6of10 Chapter6.32 – NoiseLevels DocuSign Envelope ID: 1204A378-F441-41FA-9DC4-1A26E1355C84 7) Assistingcitizensandcitydepartmentsinevaluatingandreducingthe noiseimpactoftheiractivities; 8) Assistingcityplanningofficialsinevaluatingthenoisecomponentin planningandzoningactions; 9) Institutingapubliceducationprogramonnoise; and 10) Reviewingatleasteverythreeyearstheprovisionsofthischapterand recommendingrevisionsconsistentwithtechnologytoreducenoise. 6.32.070 VARIANCEPROCEDURE. a) Apersonwhoownsorisinpossessionofanypropertyoruse, oranyprocessor equipment, maymakearequestforavariancetotheAdministrativeHearingExaminerforrelief fromanyprovisionofthischaptergoverningthequality, nature, durationorextentofdischarge ornoise. TheapplicationshallbeaccompaniedbysuchinformationanddataastheHearing Examinermayrequire. TheHearingExaminershallenforcerulesandregulationsgoverningthe applicationforandgrantingofvariances, includinghearingandnotices. Avarianceorits renewalshallnotbetherightoftheapplicantorholderthereof, butshallbeatthereasonable discretionoftheHearingExaminer. b) ThevarianceshallnotbegrantedunderthissectionunlesstheHearingExaminer hasconsideredtherelevantinterestsoftheapplicant, otherownersofpropertylikelytobe affected, andthegeneralpublicandfindsthatallthefollowingfactsandconditionsexist: 1) Thatthereareexceptionalorextraordinarycircumstancesorconditions applyingtotheapplicant’sproperty, orintendedusethereof, thatdonotapplygenerallytoother propertiesinthesamenoisecontroldistrict; 2) Thatsuchvarianceisnecessaryforthepreservationandenjoymentofa substantialpersonalorpropertyrightoftheapplicantspossessedbytheownersofother propertiesinthesamenoisecontroldistrict; 3) Thattheauthorizationofsuchvariancedoesnotendangerpublichealthor safetyinthesameoradjacentnoisecontroldistricts; 4) Thatthegrantingofsuchvariancewillnotadverselyaffectthegeneral policyandpurposesofthischapter. c) Inauthorizingavariance, conditionsregardingnoiselevel, duration, typeandother considerationsdeemednecessarytocarryoutthepolicyandpurposeofthischaptermaybe imposed. 6.32.090 APPEALTOSUPERIORCOURT AnappealofthedecisionoftheHearingExaminermustbefiledwiththeSuperiorCourt withintwenty-one (21) calendardaysoftheissuanceofthedecision. 6.32.110050 PUBLICDISTURBANCENOISES Itisherebyunlawfulanddeclaredapublicnuisanceforanypersontocause, orforany personinpossessionofpropertytoallowtooriginatefromtheproperty, noisedefinedinthis section. Forprosecutionunderthissection, evidenceofsoundlevelthroughtheuseofasound levelmeterreadingshallnotbenecessarytoestablishacommissionoftheoffense. Provisionsof thissectionshallbecumulativeandnotexclusive, andshallnotaffectanyotherclaim, causeof actionorremedyincludinganyprosecutionforviolationofsectionsregulatingenvironmental noise. Thecontentofthenoisewillnotbeconsideredindeterminingaviolation. Soundswhich donotexceedthemaximumenvironmentalnoiselevelssetforthinBMC6.32.030may constitutepublicdisturbancenoises. Forpurposesofthissection, anynoiseorsoundemanating Page7of10 Chapter6.32 – NoiseLevels DocuSign Envelope ID: 1204A378-F441-41FA-9DC4-1A26E1355C84 fromabusinessorothersourceonthepropertyshallbepresumedtobewithknowledge, permissionorconsentoftheownerorlegaloccupantoftheproperty, whichpresumptionmaybe rebuttedbyreasonableevidencetothecontrary. Thefollowingshallbepublicdisturbance noises: a) Thefrequent, repetitiveorcontinuancesoundofanyhornorsirenattachedtoa motorvehicle, exceptasawarningofdangerorasspecificallypermittedorrequiredbylaw. ba) Thecreationoffrequent, repetitiveorcontinuousnoiseinconnectionwiththe starting, operation, repair, rebuildingortestingofanymotorvehicle, motorcycle, off-highway vehicleorinternalcombustionenginewithinDistrictIandDistrictIIsoastounreasonably disturborinterferewiththepeace, comfortandreposeofownersorpossessorsofrealproperty soastobeplainlyaudibletoapersonofaveragehearingfromadistanceofgreaterthanone hundred (100) feetormorefromthesource. cb) Theuseofasoundamplifierorotherdevicecapableofproducingorreproducing amplifiedsounduponpublicstreetsforthepurposeofcommercialadvertisingorsalesorfor attractingtheattentionofthepublictoanyvehicle, structureorpropertyorthecontentstherein operatedatavolumesoastobeplainlyaudibletoapersonofaveragehearingfromadistanceof greaterthanonehundred (100) feetormorefromthesource, exceptaspermittedbylaw, and exceptthatvendorswhosesolemethodofsellingisfromamovingvehicleshallbeexemptfrom thissubsection. dc) Soundfrommotorvehiclesoundsystems, suchastapeplayers, radios, and compactdiscplayers, operatedatavolumesoastobeplainlyaudibletoapersonofaverage hearingfromadistanceofgreaterthanfiftyonehundred (50100) feetormorefromthevehicle itself. ed) Operatingorplaying, orpermittingtheoperatingorplayingof, anyaudio equipment, televisionset, musicalinstrument, oranysound, musicorothernoiseemanating fromanyotherfixedorportableaudioequipmentorsimilardevice, operatedatavolumesoasto beplainlyaudibletoapersonofaveragehearingfromadistanceofgreaterthanonehundred 100) feetormorefromthesource.Soundfromaudioequipment, suchastapeplayers, radios, andcompactdiscplayers, operatedatavolumesoastobeaudiblegreaterthanfifty (50) feet fromthesource. e) Creatingloud, raucous, frequent, repetitive, orcontinuoussoundswiththehuman voice, whetherbyamplificationequipment, suchasamicrophone, ornot, soastobeplainly audibletoapersonofaveragehearingfromadistanceofgreaterthanonehundred (100) feetor morefromthesource. f) Thecreationofanyloudnoiseswhichemanatefrequently, orrepetitivelyor continuouslyfromanybuilding, structureorpropertywhichunreasonablydisturbsthepeace, comfortandreposeofotherssoastobeplainlyaudibletoapersonofaveragehearingfroma distanceofgreaterthanonehundred (100) feetormorefromthesource.. g) WithinDistrictIIandDistrictIII, betweenthehoursof3:00p.mand11:00p.m. on FridaysandSaturdays, musicoriginatingfromorinconnectionwiththeoperationofany commercialestablishmentorenterpriseshallonlybesubjecttotheprovisionsofBMC6.32.050 andbeconsideredpublicdisturbancenoisesifsuchmusicisplainlyaudibletoapersonof averagehearingfromadistanceoftwohundred (200) feetormorefromthesource. h) Betweenthehoursof7:00a.m. and10:00p.m. thefollowingnoisesshallbeexempt fromtheprovisionsofBMC6.32.050andshallnotbeconsideredpublicdisturbancenoises: 1) Soundsoriginatingfromresidentialpropertyrelatingtotemporaryprojects forthemaintenanceorrepairofhomes, groundsandappurtenances. Page8of10 Chapter6.32 – NoiseLevels DocuSign Envelope ID: 1204A378-F441-41FA-9DC4-1A26E1355C84 2) Soundscreatedbythedischargeoffirearmsonauthorizedshooting ranges. 3) Soundscreatedbytheinstallationorrepairofessentialutilityservices. 4) Soundsoriginatingfromdulypermittedtemporaryconstructionsitesasa resultofconstructionactivity. 5) Soundsoriginatingfromforestharvestingandsilviculturalactivity. 6) Soundscreatedbybells, chimes, andcarillonswhichdonotexceedfive 5) minutesinanhour. i) AtalltimesthefollowingnoisesshallbeexemptfromtheprovisionsofBMC 6.32.050andshallnotbeconsideredpublicdisturbancenoises: 1) Soundscreatedbywarningdevicesnotoperatingcontinuouslyformore thanfive (5) minutes. 2) Soundscreatedbysafetyandprotectivedeviceswherenoisesuppression woulddefeattheintentofthedeviceorisnoteconomicallyfeasible. 3) Soundscreatedbyemergencyequipmentandworknecessaryinthe interestsoflawenforcementorforthehealth, safetyorwelfareofthecommunity. 4) Soundsoriginatingfromparadesandotherpubliceventswhenduly permittedandconductedwithinthepublicright-of-wayoronasitedesignatedbytheapplicable permit. 5) FireworkslawfullydischargedwithintheCitypursuanttoChapter9.48 BMC. 6) Soundscausedbytheemergencyrepair, routinemaintenance, or constructionofanypublicfacility, utility, orstreetapprovedbytheCityofBremertonPublic WorksandUtilitiesDepartment. 7) Soundscreatedfromschoolmarchingbandswhileparticipatinginschool sanctionedpracticesorperformances. 6.32.115 BELLS, CHIMESORCARILLONS. Theoperationofbells, chimesorcarillonsshallbeexemptfromtheprovisionsofthis chapter. 6.32.120060 VIOLATIONS – CIVILPENALTY, CRIMINALPENALTY. a) CivilInfraction. Anypersonwhoviolatestheprovisionsofthischaptershallbe subjecttoacivilpenaltyofupto $250.00; provided, thatthepenaltyforasecondorsubsequent violationwithinatwo-yearperiodshallbeacivilpenaltyofupto $500.00, unlessdeterminedto beahabitualviolatorpursuanttoSubsection (b) below.Everyoffensedefinedbythischapteror conductmadeunlawfulherebyshallconstituteacivilinfractionundertheBremertonMunicipal Code; provided, however, Asecondviolationwithinatwenty-four (24) hourperiodshall constituteamisdemeanor. b) HabitualViolators – Misdemeanor. Anyperson, afterreceivingthree (3) ormore infractions, singularlyorincombination, forpriorviolationsofthischapterwithinaonehundred andeighty (180) dayperiodfoundtobecommittedbytheMunicipalCourtshallbeguiltyofa misdemeanorpursuanttoBMC1.12.020(2) uponasubsequentviolationwithinsaidonehundred andeighty (180) dayperiod. Aconvictionofamisdemeanorunderthissubsectionshallbe consideredandcountedasaninfractionforthepurposeofdeterminingwhetherornotaviolator isahabitualviolator. Inadditiontoanyothersanctionorinjunctiveprocedurewhichmaybe availableatlaworequity, anypersonfailingtocomplywiththefinalorderissuedbythe Page9of10 Chapter6.32 – NoiseLevels DocuSign Envelope ID: 1204A378-F441-41FA-9DC4-1A26E1355C84 administratororapoliceofficershallbesubjecttoacumulativecivilpenaltyinanamountnotto exceedonehundreddollars ($100.00) perdayfromthedatesetforcomplianceuntilcompliance. ThecivilpenaltyshallbecollectedbylegalactionbroughtinthenameoftheCity. c) Forenforcementpurposes, eachday, definedasatwenty-four (24) hourperiod beginningat12:01a.m. inwhichviolationofthischapteroccurs, shallconstituteaseparate violation. SECTION2. Corrections. TheCityClerkandcodifiersofthisordinanceare authorizedtomakenecessarycorrectionstothisordinanceincluding, butnotlimitedto, the correctionofscrivener, clerical, typographical, andspellingerrors, references, ordinance numbering, section/subsectionnumbersandanyreferencesthereto. SECTION3. Severability. Ifanyoneormoresections, subsections, orsentences ofthisordinanceareheldtobeunconstitutionalorinvalid, suchdecisionshallnotaffectthe validityoftheremainingportionofthisordinanceandthesameshallremaininfullforceand effect. SECTION4. EffectiveDate. Thisordinanceshalltakeeffectandbeinforceten 10) daysfromandafteritspassage, approvalandpublicationasprovidedbylaw. PASSEDbytheCityCouncilthe7thdayofSeptember, 2022. MICHAELGOODNOW, CouncilPresident Approvedthis ________ dayof ________________________, 2022. GREGWHEELER, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVEDASTOFORM: ANGELAHOOVER, CityClerk KYLIEFINNELL, CityAttorney PUBLISHEDthe ________ dayof ______________________, 2022. EFFECTIVEthe ________ dayof ______________________, 2022. ORDINANCENO. 5453. R:\\Legal\\Legal\\Ordinances\\Police\\BMC6.32 - NoiseLevels - Cityversion19.docx Page10of10 Chapter6.32 – NoiseLevels DocuSign Envelope ID: 1204A378-F441-41FA-9DC4-1A26E1355C84 September September