Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 6 Prohibited and Exempt Noises_1st Reading Copyrighted
August 6, 2018
City of Dubuque Action Items # 3.
ITEM TITLE: Code of Ordinance Amendment-Title 6 Prohibited and
Exempt Noise
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval of an update to the
prohibited noises and exempt noises ordinances to update
some terminology in the prohibited noises ordinance and
add provisions and sections that further clarifying the use,
prohibitions and exemptions of outdoor music or amplified
noise.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances Title 6 Health, Housing, Sanitation and
Environment, Chapter 5 Noises, Section 6-5-1 Prohibited
Noises
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances Title 6, Health, Housing, Sanitation and
Environment, Chapter 65 Noises, Section 6-5-3 Exempt
Noises
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion
A
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Noise Ordinances-NNM Memo City Manager Memo
Staff Memo Staff Memo
Ordi nance- 6-5-1 Ordi nance
Ordi nance- 6-5-3 Ordi nance
Ordinance Corrections from Meeting Ordinance
Suggested Nbtion Wording Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF Dubuque
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Noise Ordinances
DATE: August 2, 2018
City Attorney Crenna Brumwell recommends City Council approval of an update to the
prohibited noises and exempt noises ordinances to update some terminology in the
prohibited noises ordinance and add a provision further clarifying when the use of
outdoor music or amplified noise is prohibited. Additionally, new sections are being
added to the exempt noise ordinance clarifying the regulations for sanctioned sporting
events and musical performances/practices, identifying sanctioned sporting events,
clarifying the regulation of public address announcers, and adding a provision
exempting events for which a special event permit or courtesy event permit are
authorized.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Mark Dalsing, Chief of Police
Mary Rose Corrigan, Public Health Specialist
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CRENNA M . BRUMWELL , ESQ.
CITY ATTORNEY
To: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Date: August 1, 2018
Re: Noise Ordinances
A recent review of the prohibited noises and exempt noises ordinances with city staff
indicated a need to update some terminology in the prohibited noises ordinance and add
a provision further clarifying when the use of outdoor music or amplified noise is
prohibited. Additionally, new sections are being added to the exempt noise ordinance
clarifying the regulations for sanctioned sporting events and musical
performances/practices, identifying sanctioned sporting events, clarifying the regulation
of public address announcers, and adding a provision exempting events for which a
special event permit or courtesy event permit are authorized.
cc: Mark Dalsing, Chief of Police
Mary Rose Corrigan, Public Health Specialist
OFFICE OF THE CITYATTORNEY DUBUQUE, IOWA
SUITE 330, HARBOR VIEW PLACE, 300 MAIN STREET DUBUQUE, IA 52001-6944
TELEPHONE (563)589-4381 /Fnx (563)583-1040/Ennni� cbrumwel@cityofdubuque.org
Prepared by: Crenna M. Brumwell, Esq. 300 Main Street Suite 330 Dubuque IA 52001 563 589-4381
ORDINANCE NO. -18
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 6 HEALTH,
HOUSING, SANITATION AND ENVIRONMENT, CHAPTER 5 NOISES, SECTION 6-5-
1 PROHIBITED NOISES
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1 . Section 6-5-1 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
6-5-1 : PROHIBITED NOISES:
No person shall cause or permit any loud and excessive noise that results in annoyance
or discomfort to a reasonable person of normal sensitivities. Without limiting or precluding
enforcement of any other provision of this chapter or this code, the following are hereby
prohibited:
A. Horns, Signaling Devices: The sounding of any horn or signaling device
such as that on any automobile, motorcycle, bus or other vehicle on any street or
public place of the city, except as a danger warning, or the sounding of any such
device for an unnecessary and unreasonable period of time.
B. Crying Of Wares: The sale by outcry within any area of the city zoned for
residential uses. However, this subsection shall not be construed to prohibit the
selling by outcry of inerchandise, food and beverages at licensed sporting events,
parades, fairs, circuses and other similar licensed public entertainment events, nor
to prohibit the selling of newspapers by outcry.
C. Animals And Fowl: The keeping of, upon any premises owned, occupied or
controlled by any person, any animal or fowl otherwise permitted to be kept which,
by any sound or cry, shall cause annoyance or discomfort to a reasonable person
of normal sensibilities.
D. Loading, Unloading, Opening Boxes: The creation of any loud and
excessive noise in connection with loading or unloading any vehicle or the opening
and destruction of bales, boxes, crates and containers.
E. Schools, Courts, Churches, Hospitals: The creation of any loud and
excessive noise on any street adjacent to any school, institution of learning, church
or court while same is in use, or adjacent to any hospital, which unreasonably
interferes with the workings of such institution, or which disturbs or unduly annoys
patients in the hospital.
F. Construction: The creation of any loud or excessive noise resulting from
erection, excavation, demolition, alteration or repairs related to any structure,
infrastructure, or building except between the hours of seven o'clock (7:00) A.M.
and eight o'clock (8:00) P.M., Monday through Friday, and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M.
and six o'clock (6:00) P.M. on Saturday and Sunday.
G. Pile Drivers, Pneumatic Hammers: The operation of any pile driver, pipe
ramming, pneumatic hammer, or similar construction equipment, except between
the hours of eight o'clock (8:00) A.M. and six o'clock (6:00) P.M., Monday through
Friday, and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. and six o'clock (6:00) P.M., Saturday and
Sunday, and when so permitted, only if equipped with an effective muffling device.
H. Refuse Or Recyclables Collection: The collection of garbage, trash, refuse
or recyclables in any area zoned residential except between the hours of six o'clock
(6:00) A.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) P.M. of any day and, when so permitted, only
in a manner so as not to create a loud or excessive noise.
I. Vehicle Repairs: The creation of loud and excessive noise resulting from
the repair or rebuilding of any motor vehicle within any residential area of the city
except between the hours of nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) P.M.
daily but only in such a manner that a reasonable person of normal sensitivities
residing in the area will not be caused discomfort or annoyance.
J. Exhausts: The discharge into the open air of the exhaust of any engine,
including a steam engine, internal combustion engine, motorboat or motor vehicle
or the discharge of air or other gases except through a muffler or other device that
will effectively prevent loud or explosive noises therefrom.
K. Stationary Machinery, Equipment And Fans: The operation of any immobile
machine, equipment, pump, fan or similar mechanical device in any manner so as
to create any loud and excessive noise.
L. Loud, Unnecessary Or Unusual Noise: Notwithstanding any other provision
of this chapter or code, and in addition thereto, it shall be unlawful for any person
to make or continue or cause to be made or continued any loud, unnecessary, or
unusual noise which disturbs the peace or quiet of any neighborhood or which
causes discomfort or annoyance to any reasonable person of normal sensitivities.
M. Outdoor Music Or Amplified Noise:
1 . The making or continuing to make any outdoor music or amplified
noise between the hours of ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. on Sunday and nine
o'clock (9:00) A.M. on Monday, ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. on Monday and
nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. on Tuesday, ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. on Tuesday
and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. on Wednesday, ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. on
Wednesday and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. on Thursday, ten o'clock (10:00)
P.M. on Thursday and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. on Friday, twelve o'clock
(12:00) midnight on Friday and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. on Saturday and
twelve o'clock (12:00) midnight on Saturday and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. on
Sunday, when the person making or causing to make such music or noise
knows or reasonably should know the music or noise would disturb the
peace of a reasonable person; or
2. During the course of sport team and intramural practices conducted
on the grounds of a Dubuque public or parochial school or college
campuses.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
Passed, approved, and adopted this_ day of , 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
EFFECT OF AMENDMENT
6-5-1 : PROHIBITED NOISES:
No person shall cause or permit any loud and excessive noise that results in annoyance
or discomfort to a reasonable person of normal sensitivities. Without limiting or precluding
enforcement of any other provision of this chapter or this code, the following are hereby
prohibited:
A. Horns, Signaling Devices: The sounding of any horn or signaling device
such as that on any automobile, motorcycle, bus or other vehicle on any street or
public place of the city, except as a danger warning, or the sounding of any such
device for an unnecessary and unreasonable period of time.
B. Crying Of Wares: The sale by outcry within any area of the city zoned for
residential uses. However, this subsection shall not be construed to prohibit the
selling by outcry of inerchandise, food and beverages at licensed sporting events,
parades, fairs, circuses and other similar licensed public entertainment events, nor
to prohibit the selling of newspapers by outcry.
C. Animals And Fowl: The keeping of, upon any premises owned, occupied or
controlled by any person, any animal or fowl otherwise permitted to be kept which,
by any sound or cry, shall cause annoyance or discomfort to a reasonable person
of normal sensibilities.
D. Loading, Unloading, Opening Boxes: The creation of any loud and
excessive noise in connection with loading or unloading any vehicle or the opening
and destruction of bales, boxes, crates and containers.
E. Schools, Courts, Churches, Hospitals: The creation of any loud and
excessive noise on any street adjacent to any school, institution of learning, church
or court while same is in use, or adjacent to any hospital, which unreasonably
interferes with the workings of such institution, or which disturbs or unduly annoys
patients in the hospital.
F. Construction : The creation of any loud or excessive
noise resulting from erection, excavation, demolition, alteration or repairs e#related
to any structure, infrastructure, or building except between the hours of seven
o'clock (7:00) A.M. and eight o'clock (8:00) P.M., Monday through Friday, and nine
o'clock (9:00) A.M. and six o'clock (6:00) P.M. on Saturday and Sunday.
G. Pile Drivers, Pneumatic Hammers: The operation of any pile driver, pipe
ramminq, pneumatic hammer, or e#+�e�similar construction
equipment, except between the hours of eight o'clock (8:00) A.M. and six o'clock
(6:00) P.M., Monday through Friday, and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. and six o'clock
(6:00) P.M., Saturday and Sunday, and when so permitted, only if equipped with
an effective muffling device.
H. Refuse Or Recyclables Collection: The collection of garbage, trash, refuse
or recyclables in any area zoned residential except between the hours of six o'clock
(6:00) A.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) P.M. of any day and, when so permitted, only
in a manner so as not to create a loud or excessive noise.
I. Vehicle Repairs: The creation of loud and excessive noise resulting from
the repair or rebuilding of any motor vehicle within any residential area of the city
except between the hours of nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) P.M.
daily but only in such a manner that a reasonable person of normal sensitivities
residing in the area will not be caused discomfort or annoyance.
J. Exhausts: The discharge into the open air of the exhaust of any engine,
including a steam engine, internal combustion engine, motorboat or motor vehicle
or the discharge of air or other gases except through a muffler or other device that
will effectively prevent loud or explosive noises therefrom.
K. Stationary Machinery, Equipment And Fans: The operation of any immobile
machine, equipment, pump, fan or similar mechanical device in any manner so as
to create any loud and excessive noise.
L. Loud, Unnecessary Or Unusual Noise: Notwithstanding any other provision
of this chapter or code, and in addition thereto, it shall be unlawful for any person
to make or continue or cause to be made or continued any loud, unnecessary, or
unusual noise which disturbs the peace or quiet of any neighborhood or which
causes discomfort or annoyance to any reasonable person of normal sensitivities.
M. Outdoor Music Or Amplified Noise:
1 . The making or continuing to make any outdoor music or amplified
noise between the hours of ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. on Sunday and nine
o'clock (9:00) A.M. on Monday, ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. on Monday and
nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. on Tuesday, ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. on Tuesday
and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. on Wednesday, ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. on
Wednesday and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. on Thursday, ten o'clock (10:00)
P.M. on Thursday and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. on Friday, twelve o'clock
(12:00) midnight on Friday and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. on Saturday and
twelve o'clock (12:00) midnight on Saturday and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. on
Sunday, when the person making or causing to make such music or noise
knows or reasonably should know the music or noise would disturb the
peace of a reasonable personL.-
2. Durinq the course of sport team and intramural practices conducted
on the qrounds of a Dubuque public or parochial school or colleqe
campuses.
Prepared by: Crenna M. Brumwell, Esq. 300 Main Street Suite 330 Dubuque IA 52001 563 589-4381
ORDINANCE NO. -18
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 6 HEALTH,
HOUSING, SANITATION AND ENVIRONMENT, CHAPTER 5 NOISES, SECTION 6-5-
3 EXEMPT NOISES
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1 . Section 6-5-3 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
6-5-3: EXEMPT NOISES:
The following noises are exempt from the provisions of this chapter:
A. Emergency Operations: Emergency short term operations that are
necessary to protect the health and welfare of the citizens, such as emergency
utility and street repair, fallen tree removal or emergency fuel oil delivery, shall be
exempt from the prohibition of section 6-5-1 of this chapter; provided, that
reasonable steps shall be taken by those in charge of such operations to
minimize noise emanating from the same.
B. Noise Required By Law: The prohibition of section 6-5-1 of this chapter
shall not apply to any noise required specifically by law for the protection or
safety of people or property.
C. Lawn Mowers, Garden Tools: Powered equipment, such as lawn mowers,
small lawn and garden tools, riding tractors and snow removal equipment that is
necessary for the maintenance of property, if kept in good repair and
maintenance, shall be exempt from the prohibition of section 6-5-1 of this
chapter. No person shall operate such equipment, however, with the exception of
snow removal equipment, except between the hours of eight o'clock (8:00) A.M.
and sunset, Monday through Friday, and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. to sunset,
Saturday and Sunday.
D. Residential Air Conditioners: Noise emitted by residential air conditioners
shall be governed by section 6-5-4 of this chapter.
E. Airplanes: Aircraft operations that are controlled specifically by federal law
shall be exempt from the prohibition of this chapter.
F. Bells, Chimes: Bells, chimes and similar devices that signal the time of
day and operate during the daytime hours for a duration of no longer than five (5)
minutes in any given one hour period shall be exempt from the prohibition of
section 6-5-1 of this chapter.
G. Entertainment and Sporting Events.
1 . Reasonable sounds emanating from sanctioned sporting events
conducted on the grounds of a Dubuque public or parochial school or
college campuses within a sports stadium between the hours of 9:00 a.m.
and 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. and 12:00
(midnight) on Friday and Saturday, unless such events have received a
noise variance from the City of Dubuque under section 6-5-7 of this
chapter. For purposes of this section Sanctioned sporting events are
described as competitive matches between teams from different
institutions. Sanctioned sporting events includes one-hour prior to the
event and one half-hour after the event. Sports team practices and
intramurals are not considered sanctioned sporting events under this
code.
2. Reasonable sounds emanating from musical instruments of
marching bands or other musical teams, without electronic amplification,
engaged in performance or practice, conducted on the grounds of a
Dubuque public or parochial school or college campuses between the
hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9:00 a.m.
and 12:00 (midnight) on Friday and Saturday.
3. Nothing in this section shall be read to prohibit a public-address
announcer at events during the permissible hours.
H. Events granted Special Event permits or Courtesy Event permits by Title
10, Chapter 4, or section 6-5-7 of this code.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
Passed, approved, and adopted this_ day of , 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
EFFECT OF AMENDMENT
6-5-3: EXEMPT NOISES:
The following noises are exempt from the provisions of this chapter:
A. Emergency Operations: Emergency short term operations that are
necessary to protect the health and welfare of the citizens, such as emergency
utility and street repair, fallen tree removal or emergency fuel oil delivery, shall be
exempt from the prohibition of section 6-5-1 of this chapter; provided, that
reasonable steps shall be taken by those in charge of such operations to
minimize noise emanating from the same.
B. Noise Required By Law: The prohibition of section 6-5-1 of this chapter
shall not apply to any noise required specifically by law for the protection or
safety of people or property.
C. Lawn Mowers, Garden Tools: Powered equipment, such as lawn mowers,
small lawn and garden tools, riding tractors and snow removal equipment that is
necessary for the maintenance of property, if kept in good repair and
maintenance, shall be exempt from the prohibition of section 6-5-1 of this
chapter. No person shall operate such equipment, however, with the exception of
snow removal equipment, except between the hours of eight o'clock (8:00) A.M.
and sunset, Monday through Friday, and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. to sunset,
Saturday and Sunday.
D. Residential Air Conditioners: Noise emitted by residential air conditioners
shall be governed by section 6-5-4 of this chapter.
E. Airplanes: Aircraft operations that are controlled specifically by federal law
shall be exempt from the prohibition of this chapter.
F. Bells, Chimes: Bells, chimes and similar devices that signal the time of
day and operate during the daytime hours for a duration of no longer than five (5)
minutes in any given one hour period shall be exempt from the prohibition of
section 6-5-1 of this chapter.
G. Entertainment and Sportinq Events.
1 . Reasonable sounds emanatinq from sanctioned sportina events
conducted on the arounds of a Dubuque public or parochial school or
colleqe campuses within a sports stadium between the hours of 9:00 a.m.
and 10:00 p.m. Mondav throuqh Fridav, and 9:00 a.m. and 12:00
(midniqht) on Fridav and Saturdav, unless such events have received a
noise variance from the Citv of Dubuque under section 6-5-7 of this
chapter. For purposes of this section Sanctioned sportinq events are
described as competitive matches between teams from different
institutions. Sanctioned sportinq events includes one-hour prior to the
event and one half-hour after the event. Sports team practices and
intramurals are not considered sanctioned sportinq events under this
code.
2. Reasonable sounds emanatinq from musical instruments of
marchinq bands or other musical teams, without electronic amplification,
enqaqed in performance or practice, conducted on the qrounds of a
Dubuque public or parochial school or colleqe campuses between the
hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Mondav throuqh Fridav, and 9:00 a.m.
and 12:00 (midniqht) on Fridav and Saturday.
3. Nothinq in this section shall be read to prohibit a public-address
announcer at events durina the permissible hours.
H. Events qranted Special Event permits or Courtesv Event permits bv Title
10, Chapter 4, or section 6-5-7 of this code.
Prepared by:Crenna M.Brumwell,Esq.300 Main Street Suite 330 Dubuque IA 52001 563 589-4381
ORDINANCE NO. -18
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 6 HEALTH,
HOUSING, SANITATION AND ENVIRONMENT, CHAPTER 5 NOISES, SECTION 6-5-
3 EXEMPT NOISES
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 6-5-3 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
6-5-3: EXEMPT NOISES:
The following noises are exempt from the provisions of this chapter:
A. Emergency Operations: Emergency short term operations that are
necessary to protect the health and welfare of the citizens, such as emergency
utility and street repair,fallen tree removal or emergency fuel oil delivery, shall be
exempt from the prohibition of section 6-5-1 of this chapter; provided, that
reasonable steps shall be taken by those in charge of such operations to
minimize noise emanating from the same.
B. Noise Required By Law: The prohibition of section 6-5-1 of this chapter
shall not apply to any noise required specifically by law for the protection or
safety of people or property.
C. Lawn Mowers, Garden Tools: Powered equipment, such as lawn mowers,
small lawn and garden tools, riding tractors and snow removal equipment that is
necessary for the maintenance of property, if kept in good repair and
maintenance, shall be exempt from the prohibition of section 6-5-1 of this
chapter. No person shall operate such equipment, however,with the exception of
snow removal equipment, except between the hours of eight o'clock (8:00)A.M.
and sunset, Monday through Friday, and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. to sunset,
Saturday and Sunday.
D. Residential Air Conditioners: Noise emitted by residential air conditioners
shall be governed by section 6-5-4 of this chapter.
E. Airplanes: Aircraft operations that are controlled specifically by federal law
shall be exempt from the prohibition of this chapter.
F. Bells, Chimes: Bells, chimes and similar devices that signal the time of
day and operate during the daytime hours for a duration of no longer than five(5)
f
minutes in any given one hour period shall be exempt from the prohibition of
section 6-5-1 of this chapter.
G. Entertainment and Sporting Events.
1. Reasonable sounds emanating from sanctioned sporting events
conducted on the grounds of a Dubuque public or parochial school or
college campuses within a sports stadium between the hours of 9:00 a.m.
� and 10:00 p.m. � _'-= ->- through -,, and 9:00 a.m.
and 12:00 (midnight) on Friday and Saturday, unless such events have
received a noise variance from the City of Dubuque under section 6-5-7 of
this chapter. For purposes of this section Sanctioned sporting events are
described as competitive matches between teams from different
institutions. Sanctioned sporting events includes one-hour prior to the
event and one half-hour after the event. Sports team practices and
intramurals are not considered sanctioned sporting events under this
code.
2. Reasonable sounds emanating from musical instruments of
marching bands or other musical teams, without electronic amplification,
engaged in performance or practice, conducted on the grounds of a
Dubuque public or parochial school or college campuses between the
hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. `-'- =--; through
?'c - ,r, and 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 (midnight) on Friday and
Saturday.
3. Nothing in this section shall be read to prohibit a public-address
announcer at events during the permissible hours.
H. Events granted Special Event permits or Courtesy Event permits by Title
10, Chapter 4,or section 6-5-7 of this code.
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EFFECT OFAMENDMENT
6-5-3: EXEMPT NOISES:
The following noises are exempt from the provisions of this chapter:
A. Emergency Operations: Emergency short term operations that are
necessary to protect the health and welfare of the citizens, such as emergency
utility and street repair,fallen tree removal or emergency fuel oil delivery,shall be
exempt from the prohibition of section 6-5-1 of this chapter; provided, that
reasonable steps shall be taken by those in charge of such operations to
minimize noise emanating from the same.
B. Noise Required By Law: The prohibition of section 6-5-1 of this chapter
shall not apply to any noise required specifically by law for the protection or
safety of people or property.
C. Lawn Mowers, Garden Tools: Powered equipment, such as lawn mowers,
small lawn and garden tools, riding tractors and snow removal equipment that is
necessary for the maintenance of property, if kept in good repair and
maintenance, shall be exempt from the prohibition of section 6-5-1 of this
chapter. No person shall operate such equipment, however,with the exception of
snow removal equipment, except between the hours of eight o'clock (8:00)A.M.
and sunset, Monday through Friday, and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. to sunset,
Saturday and Sunday.
D. Residential Air Conditioners: Noise emitted by residential air conditioners
shall be governed by section 6-5-4 of this chapter.
E. Airplanes: Aircraft operations that are controlled specifically by federal law
shall be exempt from the prohibition of this chapter.
F. Bells, Chimes: Bells, chimes and similar devices that signal the time of
day and operate during the daytime hours for a duration of no longer than five(5)
minutes in any given one hour period shall be exempt from the prohibition of
section 6-5-1 of this chapter.
G. Entertainment and Sportinq Events.
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conducted on the qrounds of a Dubuque public or parochial school or bullets or numbering
colleqe campuses within a sports stadium between the hours of 9:00 a.m.
and 10:00 p.m. Sunda�i�,�v throuqh Thursc!a������c�� and 9:00 a.m.
and 12:00 (midniqht) on Fridav and Saturdav unless such events have
received a noise variance from the Citv of Dubuque under section 6-5-7 of
this chapter. For purposes of this section Sanctioned sportinq events are
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described as competitive matches between teams from different
institutions. Sanctioned sportinq events includes one-hour prior to the
event and one half-hour after the event. Sqorts team practices and
intramurals are not considered sanctioned sportinq events under this
code.
2. Reasonable sounds emanating from musical instruments of
marchinq bands or other musical teams, without electronic amplification
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Prepared by: Crenna M. Brumwell, Esq. 300 Main Street Suite 330 Dubuque IA 52001 563 589-4381
ORDINANCE NO. -18
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 6 HEALTH,
HOUSING, SANITATION AND ENVIRONMENT, CHAPTER 5 NOISES, SECTION 6-5-
3 EXEMPT NOISES
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 6-5-3 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
6-5-3: EXEMPT NOISES:
The following noises are exempt from the provisions of this chapter:
A. Emergency Operations: Emergency short term operations that are
necessary to protect the health and welfare of the citizens, such as emergency
utility and street repair, fallen tree removal or emergency fuel oil delivery, shall be
exempt from the prohibition of section 6-5-1 of this chapter; provided, that
reasonable steps shall be taken by those in charge of such operations to
minimize noise emanating from the same.
B. Noise Required By Law: The prohibition of section 6-5-1 of this chapter
shall not apply to any noise required specifically by law for the protection or
safety of people or property.
C. Lawn Mowers, Garden Tools: Powered equipment, such as lawn mowers,
small lawn and garden tools, riding tractors and snow removal equipment that is
necessary for the maintenance of property, if kept in good repair and
maintenance, shall be exempt from the prohibition of section 6-5-1 of this
chapter. No person shall operate such equipment, however, with the exception of
snow removal equipment, except between the hours of eight o'clock (8:00) A.M.
and sunset, Monday through Friday, and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. to sunset,
Saturday and Sunday.
D. Residential Air Conditioners: Noise emitted by residential air conditioners
shall be governed by section 6-5-4 of this chapter.
E. Airplanes: Aircraft operations that are controlled specifically by federal law
shall be exempt from the prohibition of this chapter.
F. Bells, Chimes: Bells, chimes and similar devices that signal the time of
day and operate during the daytime hours for a duration of no longer than five (5)
minutes in any given one hour period shall be exempt from the prohibition of
section 6-5-1 of this chapter.
G. Entertainment and Sporting Events.
1 . Reasonable sounds emanating from sanctioned sporting events
conducted on the grounds of a Dubuque public or parochial school or
college campuses within a sports stadium between the hours of 9:00 a.m.
and 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 9:00 a.m. and 12:00
(midnight) on Friday and Saturday, unless such events have received a
noise variance from the City of Dubuque under section 6-5-7 of this
chapter. For purposes of this section Sanctioned sporting events are
described as competitive matches between teams from different
institutions. Sanctioned sporting events includes one-hour prior to the
event and one half-hour after the event. Sports team practices and
intramurals are not considered sanctioned sporting events under this
code.
2. Reasonable sounds emanating from musical instruments of
marching bands or other musical teams, without electronic amplification,
engaged in performance or practice, conducted on the grounds of a
Dubuque public or parochial school or college campuses between the
hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 9:00
a.m. and 12:00 (midnight) on Friday and Saturday.
3. Nothing in this section shall be read to prohibit a public-address
announcer at events during the permissible hours.
H. Events granted Special Event permits or Courtesy Event permits by Title
10, Chapter 4, or section 6-5-7 of this code.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
Passed, approved, and adopted this day o , 2018.
,� �
Roy D. Buol Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
EFFECT OF AMENDMENT
6-5-3: EXEMPT NOISES:
The following noises are exempt from the provisions of this chapter:
A. Emergency Operations: Emergency short term operations that are
necessary to protect the health and welfare of the citizens, such as emergency
utility and street repair, fallen tree removal or emergency fuel oil delivery, shall be
exempt from the prohibition of section 6-5-1 of this chapter; provided, that
reasonable steps shall be taken by those in charge of such operations to
minimize noise emanating from the same.
B. Noise Required By Law: The prohibition of section 6-5-1 of this chapter
shall not apply to any noise required specifically by law for the protection or
safety of people or property.
C. Lawn Mowers, Garden Tools: Powered equipment, such as lawn mowers,
small lawn and garden tools, riding tractors and snow removal equipment that is
necessary for the maintenance of property, if kept in good repair and
maintenance, shall be exempt from the prohibition of section 6-5-1 of this
chapter. No person shall operate such equipment, however, with the exception of
snow removal equipment, except between the hours of eight o'clock (8:00) A.M.
and sunset, Monday through Friday, and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. to sunset,
Saturday and Sunday.
D. Residential Air Conditioners: Noise emitted by residential air conditioners
shall be governed by section 6-5-4 of this chapter.
E. Airplanes: Aircraft operations that are controlled specifically by federal law
shall be exempt from the prohibition of this chapter.
F. Bells, Chimes: Bells, chimes and similar devices that signal the time of
day and operate during the daytime hours for a duration of no longer than five (5)
minutes in any given one hour period shall be exempt from the prohibition of
section 6-5-1 of this chapter.
G. Entertainment and Sportinq Events.
1. Reasonable sounds emanatinq from sanctioned sportinq events
conducted on the qrounds of a Dubuque public or parochial school or
college camauses within a s�ort� st�dium h�t�een the hours of 9;0� �.►�.
and 10:00 p.m. Sunday throuqh Thursday, and 9:00 a.m. and 12:00
(midniqht) on Fridav and Saturdav, unless such events have received a
noise variance from the Citv of Dubuque under section 6-5-7 of this
chapter. For purposes of this section Sanctioned sportinq events are
described as competitive matches between te�ms from different
institutions. Sanctioned sportinq events includes one-hour prior to the
event and one half-hour after the event. Sports team practices and
intramurals are not considered sanctioned sportinq events under this
code.
2. Reasonable sounds emanatinq from musical instruments of
marchinq bands or other musical teams, without electronic amplification,
enqaqed in perFormance or practice, conducted on the qrounds of a
Dubuque public or parochial school or college campuses between the
hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Sunday throuqh Thursday, and 9:00
a.m. and 12:00 (midniqht) on Fridav and Saturday.
3. Nothinq in this section shall be read to prohibit a public-address
announcer at events durinq the permissible hours.
H. Events qranted Special Event permits or Courtesy Event permits by Title
10, Chapter 4, or section 6-5-7 of this code.
Suggested Motion Wording for Ordinances - Motion B / Motion A
Motion B
I move to receive and file the communications and further move that the requirement
that a proposed Ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council
meetings prior to the meeting at which is to be finally passed be suspended.
Second & vote called; then:
Motion A
I move final consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
Second & vote called
If Motion B does not pass:
I move to receive and file the communications and I move first (or second) consideration
of the Ordinance.
Upon third reading:
I move final consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
Prepared by: Crenna M. Brumwell, Esq. 300 Main Street Suite 330 Dubuque IA 52001 563 589-4381
ORDINANCE NO. -18
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 6 HEALTH,
HOUSING, SANITATION AND ENVIRONMENT, CHAPTER 5 NOISES, SECTION 6-5-
3 EXEMPT NOISES
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 6-5-3 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
6-5-3: EXEMPT NOISES:
The following noises are exempt from the provisions of this chapter:
A. Emergency Operations: Emergency short term operations that are
necessary to protect the health and welfare of the citizens, such as emergency
utility and street repair, fallen tree removal or emergency fuel oil delivery, shall be
exempt from the prohibition of section 6-5-1 of this chapter; provided, that
reasonable steps shall be taken by those in charge of such operations to
minimize noise emanating from the same.
B. Noise Required By Law: The prohibition of section 6-5-1 of this chapter
shall not apply to any noise required specifically by law for the protection or
safety of people or property.
C. Lawn Mowers, Garden Tools: Powered equipment, such as lawn mowers,
small lawn and garden tools, riding tractors and snow removal equipment that is
necessary for the maintenance of property, if kept in good repair and
maintenance, shall be exempt from the prohibition of section 6-5-1 of this
chapter. No person shall operate such equipment, however, with the exception of
snow removal equipment, except between the hours of eight o'clock (8:00) A.M.
and sunset, Monday through Friday, and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. to sunset,
Saturday and Sunday.
D. Residential Air Conditioners: Noise emitted by residential air conditioners
shall be governed by section 6-5-4 of this chapter.
E. Airplanes: Aircraft operations that are controlled specifically by federal law
shall be exempt from the prohibition of this chapter.
F. Bells, Chimes: Bells, chimes and similar devices that signal the time of
day and operate during the daytime hours for a duration of no longer than five (5)
minutes in any given one hour period shall be exempt from the prohibition of
section 6-5-1 of this chapter.
G. Entertainment and Sporting Events.
1. Reasonable sounds emanating from sanctioned sporting events
conducted on the grounds of a Dubuque public or parochial school or
college campuses within a sports stadium between the hours of 9:00 a.m.
and 10:00 p.m. SundayMonday through Thursday -Pr -44y, and 9:00 a.m.
and 12:00 (midnight) on Friday and Saturday, unless such events have
received a noise variance from the City of Dubuque under section 6-5-7 of
this chapter. For purposes of this section Sanctioned sporting events are
described as competitive matches between teams from different
institutions. Sanctioned sporting events includes one-hour prior to the
event and one half-hour after the event. Sports team practices and
intramurals are not considered sanctioned sporting events under this
code.
2. Reasonable sounds emanating from musical instruments of
marching bands or other musical teams, without electronic amplification,
engaged in performance or practice, conducted on the grounds of a
Dubuque public or parochial school or college campuses between the
hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. SundayMonday through
ThursdayFay, and 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 (midnight) on Friday and
Saturday.
3. Nothing in this section shall be read to prohibit a public-address
announcer at events during the permissible hours.
H. Events granted Special Event permits or Courtesy Event permits by Title
10, Chapter 4, or section 6-5-7 of this code.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
Passed, approved, and adopted this day of , 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
EFFECT OF AMENDMENT
6-5-3: EXEMPT NOISES:
The following noises are exempt from the provisions of this chapter:
A. Emergency Operations: Emergency short term operations that are
necessary to protect the health and welfare of the citizens, such as emergency
utility and street repair, fallen tree removal or emergency fuel oil delivery, shall be
exempt from the prohibition of section 6-5-1 of this chapter; provided, that
reasonable steps shall be taken by those in charge of such operations to
minimize noise emanating from the same.
B. Noise Required By Law: The prohibition of section 6-5-1 of this chapter
shall not apply to any noise required specifically by law for the protection or
safety of people or property.
C. Lawn Mowers, Garden Tools: Powered equipment, such as lawn mowers,
small lawn and garden tools, riding tractors and snow removal equipment that is
necessary for the maintenance of property, if kept in good repair and
maintenance, shall be exempt from the prohibition of section 6-5-1 of this
chapter. No person shall operate such equipment, however, with the exception of
snow removal equipment, except between the hours of eight o'clock (8:00) A.M.
and sunset, Monday through Friday, and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. to sunset,
Saturday and Sunday.
D. Residential Air Conditioners: Noise emitted by residential air conditioners
shall be governed by section 6-5-4 of this chapter.
E. Airplanes: Aircraft operations that are controlled specifically by federal law
shall be exempt from the prohibition of this chapter.
F. Bells, Chimes: Bells, chimes and similar devices that signal the time of
day and operate during the daytime hours for a duration of no longer than five (5)
minutes in any given one hour period shall be exempt from the prohibition of
section 6-5-1 of this chapter.
G. Entertainment and Sporting Events.
1. Reasonable sounds emanating from sanctioned sporting events -
conducted on the grounds of a Dubuque public or parochial school or
college campuses within a sports stadium between the hours of 9:00 a.m.
and 10:00 p.m. SundayMten-el-ay through ThursdayF-ricd-ay, and 9:00 a.m.
and 12:00 (midnight) on Friday and Saturday, unless such events have
received a noise variance from the City of Dubuque under section 6-5-7 of
this chapter. For purposes of this section Sanctioned sporting events are
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bullets or numbering
described as competitive matches between teams from different
institutions. Sanctioned sporting events includes one-hour prior to the
event and one half-hour after the event. Sports team practices and
intramurals are not considered sanctioned sporting events under this
code.
2. Reasonable sounds emanating from musical instruments of
marching bands or other musical teams, without electronic amplification,
engaged in performance or practice, conducted on the grounds of a
Dubuque public or parochial school or college campuses between the
hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. SundayMonday through
Thursday, and 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 (midnight) on Friday and
Saturday.
3. Nothing in this section shall be read to prohibit a public -address -----
announcer at events during the permissible hours.
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Prepared by: Crenna M. Brumwell, Esq. 300 Main Street Suite 330 Dubuque IA 52001 563 589-4381
ORDINANCE NO. -18
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 6 HEALTH,
HOUSING, SANITATION AND ENVIRONMENT, CHAPTER 5 NOISES, SECTION 6-5-
3 EXEMPT NOISES
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 6-5-3 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
6-5-3: EXEMPT NOISES:
The following noises are exempt from the provisions of this chapter:
A. Emergency Operations: Emergency short term operations that are
necessary to protect the health and welfare of the citizens, such as emergency
utility and street repair, fallen tree removal or emergency fuel oil delivery, shall be
exempt from the prohibition of section 6-5-1 of this chapter; provided, that
reasonable steps shall be taken by those in charge of such operations to
minimize noise emanating from the same.
B. Noise Required By Law: The prohibition of section 6-5-1 of this chapter
shall not apply to any noise required specifically by law for the protection or
safety of people or property.
C. Lawn Mowers, Garden Tools: Powered equipment, such as lawn mowers,
small lawn and garden tools, riding tractors and snow removal equipment that is
necessary for the maintenance of property, if kept in good repair and
maintenance, shall be exempt from the prohibition of section 6-5-1 of this
chapter. No person shall operate such equipment, however, with the exception of
snow removal equipment, except between the hours of eight o'clock (8:00) A.M.
and sunset, Monday through Friday, and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. to sunset,
Saturday and Sunday.
D. Residential Air Conditioners: Noise emitted by residential air conditioners
shall be governed by section 6-5-4 of this chapter.
E. Airplanes: Aircraft operations that are controlled specifically by federal law
shall be exempt from the prohibition of this chapter.
F. Bells, Chimes: Bells, chimes and similar devices that signal the time of
day and operate during the daytime hours for a duration of no longer than five (5)
minutes in any given one hour period shall be exempt from the prohibition of
section 6-5-1 of this chapter.
G. Entertainment and Sporting Events.
1. Reasonable sounds emanating from sanctioned sporting events
conducted on the grounds of a Dubuque public or parochial school or
college campuses within a sports stadium between the hours of 9:00 a.m.
and 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 9:00 a.m. and 12:00
(midnight) on Friday and Saturday, unless such events have received a
noise variance from the City of Dubuque under section 6-5-7 of this
chapter. For purposes of this section Sanctioned sporting events are
described as competitive matches between teams from different
institutions. Sanctioned sporting events includes one-hour prior to the
event and one half-hour after the event. Sports team practices and
intramurals are not considered sanctioned sporting events under this
code.
2. Reasonable sounds emanating from musical instruments of
marching bands or other musical teams, without electronic amplification,
engaged in performance or practice, conducted on the grounds of a
Dubuque public or parochial school or college campuses between the
hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 9:00
a.m. and 12:00 (midnight) on Friday and Saturday.
3. Nothing in this section shall be read to prohibit a public-address
announcer at events during the permissible hours.
H. Events granted Special Event permits or Courtesy Event permits by Title
10, Chapter 4, or section 6-5-7 of this code.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
Passed, approved, and adopted this day o , 2018.
Roy D. Buol
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Mayor
EFFECT OF AMENDMENT
6-5-3: EXEMPT NOISES:
The following noises are exempt from the provisions of this chapter:
A. Emergency Operations: Emergency short term operations that are
necessary to protect the health and welfare of the citizens, such as emergency
utility and street repair, fallen tree removal or emergency fuel oil delivery, shall be
exempt from the prohibition of section 6-5-1 of this chapter; provided, that
reasonable steps shall be taken by those in charge of such operations to
minimize noise emanating from the same.
B. Noise Required By Law: The prohibition of section 6-5-1 of this chapter
shall not apply to any noise required specifically by law for the protection or
safety of people or property.
C. Lawn Mowers, Garden Tools: Powered equipment, such as lawn mowers,
small lawn and garden tools, riding tractors and snow removal equipment that is
necessary for the maintenance of property, if kept in good repair and
maintenance, shall be exempt from the prohibition of section 6-5-1 of this
chapter. No person shall operate such equipment, however, with the exception of
snow removal equipment, except between the hours of eight o'clock (8:00) A.M.
and sunset, Monday through Friday, and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. to sunset,
Saturday and Sunday.
D. Residential Air Conditioners: Noise emitted by residential air conditioners
shall be governed by section 6-5-4 of this chapter.
E. Airplanes: Aircraft operations that are controlled specifically by federal law
shall be exempt from the prohibition of this chapter.
F. Bells, Chimes: Bells, chimes and similar devices that signal the time of
day and operate during the daytime hours for a duration of no longer than five (5)
minutes in any given one hour period shall be exempt from the prohibition of
section 6-5-1 of this chapter.
G. Entertainment and Sporting Events.
1. Reasonable sounds emanating from sanctioned sporting events
conducted on the grounds of a Dubuque public or parochial school or
college campuses within a sports stadium between the hours of 9:00 a.m.
and 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 9:00 a.m. and 12:00
(midnight) on Friday and Saturday, unless such events have received a
noise variance from the City of Dubuque under section 6-5-7 of this
chapter. For purposes of this section Sanctioned sporting events are
described as competitive matches between teams from different
institutions. Sanctioned sporting events includes one-hour prior to the
event and one half-hour after the event. Sports team practices and
intramurals are not considered sanctioned sporting events under this
code.
2. Reasonable sounds emanating from musical instruments of
marching bands or other musical teams, without electronic amplification,
engaged in performance or practice, conducted on the grounds of a
Dubuque public or parochial school or college campuses between the
hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 9:00
a.m. and 12:00 (midnight) on Friday and Saturday.
3. Nothing in this section shall be read to prohibit a public-address
announcer at events during the permissible hours.
H. Events granted Special Event permits or Courtesy Event permits by Title
10, Chapter 4, or section 6-5-7 of this code.
Kevin Firnstahl
From:Citizen Support Center <dubuqueia@mycusthelp.net>
Sent:Tuesday, August 07, 2018 7:57 AM
To:Kevin Firnstahl
Subject:"Contact Us" inquiry from City of Dubuque website
Contact Us
Name: tim doser
Address: 1440 altura drive
Ward:
Phone:
Email: tdoser@aol.com
City Department: City Council
Message: Mr. Mayor and Council Members, Regarding the subject of excessive noise emanating from the sports venues in the City of
Dubuque: I live a mile from Senior High School. Although I can hear the public address system, it is not loud enough to bother me.
However, I have often wondered how the residents in the vicinity of the school could tolerate the volume of noise. I certainly
sympathize with them. And how can the students at Clarke University study? As for the argument that the complaint has come from
only a few people, I suspect that there are many more residents that object to the noise, but feel that their complaints would be met
with strong opposition of sports fans, and therefore remain silent. Limiting the hours for the noise is the least the city council can do.
Also, I see no reason why the P.A. has to be at such a high volume. Thank you for addressing this issue. Please do what you can to
keep this a peaceful city. Tim Doser
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