Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 6 Prohibited and Exempt Noises (FINAL Reading) Copyrighted
September 17, 2018
City of Dubuque Action Items # 5.
ITEM TITLE: Code of Ordinances Amendment- Title 6 Prohibited and
Exempt Noises (Final Reading)
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 5 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 - City Attorney Staff Memo
Staff Memo - Police and Health Depts. Staff Memo
Ordinance Section 6-5-1 Ordinance
Ordinance Section 6-5-3 Ordinance
Ordinance Corrections from Meeting Ordinance
Suggested Nbtion Wording Supporting Documentation
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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: Mayor Roy D. Buol
and City Council Members
Dare: August 16, 2018
Re: Noise Ordinance Proposed at August 6, 2018 City Council Meeting
At the August 6, 2018 City Council meeting amendments to two (2) provisions of the City
Code related to noise were considered. The provisions are captioned:
1) Prohibited Noise; and
2) Exempt Noise.
The discussion regarding the proposed changes was robust and focused on the exempt
noise provision. There were multiple options discussed by the City Council. The items
for which I believe there was consensus included:
1) Correcting a typo to read Sunday through Thursday (the provided version listed
Monday through Friday); and
2) Changing the exempt time frame for bands and musical performances to 7:00 a.m.
to accommodate marching band practice.
There were a number of other suggestions mentioned, including, but not limited to:
1) Removing the prohibition on amplified music at sports practices and intramurals;
2) Clarifying what amplified noise means; and
3) Authorizing music so long as it isn't put through a public-address system.
I did not interpret any of these options to have consensus from the City Council. A first
reading of the ordinance with the two (2) changes referenced above was done and
passed. The ordinances are scheduled for the August 20, 2018 agenda with the typo and
time change shown in a redline format within the Exempt Noise ordinance for a second
reading. However, staff discussion after the August 6, 2018 City Council meeting resulted
in the suggestion of some additional changes to remove references to the special event
permit process. Staff recommends this as noise is already addressed within the special
event ordinance and the packet of materials given to those applying for a special event
permit. With this additional change it is my recommendation the City Council abandon
the 2"d reading of the originally proposed ordinance. The very next agenda item will then
be the prohibited noise and exempt noise ordinances incorporating the original changes,
City Council suggestions, and the recent staff change related to special events.
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
FR: Mark M. Dalsing
Chief of Police
Mary Rose Corrigan
Public Health Specialist
RE: Noise Ordinance
INTRODUCTION
This memo will discuss some issues related to proposed ordinance changes.
BACKGROUND
On August 6, 2018, the Dubuque City Council approved the first reading of changes to
sections 6-5-1 Prohibited Noises, and 6-5-3 Exempt Noises. This memo will address
some issues discussed during the City Council meeting.
DISCUSSION
Under the proposed changes, noise emanating from stadiums during sporting events
and musical performances and musical practices would become exempt noises with set
times. As written, the noise exemption would not cover sports practices or intramural
athletics.
The exemption times originally proposed were 9:00 am through 10:00 pm, Sunday
through Thursday, and 9:00 am through Midnight on Friday and Saturday. These
hours/dates were selected for this new section as they are the hours/dates already
established in the Outdoor Music and Amplified Noise section of the code.
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Council proposed adjusting the suggested start time to 7:00 am for musical practices,
due to practices occurring before school starts. 7:00 am was the time approved during
the first reading.
Several activities listed in the current ordinances have different start times, including
construction noise, pile drivers, refuse collection, and lawn mowing. The hours vary by
activity and day of the week. The earliest permitted noise is refuse and recycling
collection at 6:00 am. Some construction may start at 7:00 am except on weekends
when it may start at 9:00 am. Most permitted noises are 8:00 am or 9:00 am.
It was discussed that the earlier start time could go through the variance or special
event process. Because the early practices would be regular occurrences, they would
not meet the criteria for a special event.
Existing code also already restricts outdoor music and amplified noise, so this is not a
change or addition. We are simply referring to the existing amplified noise prohibition in
the new code section on musical performances and musical practices.
A codified noise exemption does not give free rein to make noise. The opening words in
the ordinance state, "Reasonable sounds emanating..." meaning that those making the
noise must remain reasonable. The reasonableness is subjective and based upon what
a reasonable person would believe. So, if the noise is excessive, it can be enforced on,
even if it is exempt. It will depend on the views of a "reasonable" complainant and the
findings of the enforcing personnel.
Case law has determined that police officers generally cannot be complainants on noise
that results in "public disorder," or, "disturbing the peace," and that it must come from a
member of the public, so officers generally can't act on these without a complaint.
The same standard would apply for prohibited noises. Just because a noise is
prohibited, police will generally need an outside complaint to act. For the current
discussion, this would be if a game or practice extended beyond the codified hours, or if
amplified music was used. Unless there would be an outside complaint, police generally
would not act, and if there was a call for service, the officers would look at the
reasonableness of the entire situation.
There was a discussion on why 6-5-1 Prohibited Noises, subsection L: Loud,
Unnecessary or Unusual Noise, could not be used to enforce on stadium noise and
eliminate the need for the new code sections. This section has existed for some time
and is one of the base noise ordinances used for enforcement. The existing code is
generally effective, but makes no allowances for stadiums and their natural uses, and
these limitations are what led us to creating the code changes.
There was a brief discussion about 6-5-1 Prohibited Noises, Subsection A: Horns,
Signaling Devices. Council discussion covered the fact that railroads are covered under
federal statutes and that railroads have their own special challenges. Local
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governments are also often preempted from adding additional rules for railroads. As a
matter of clarification, the above section would not apply, as the ordinance specifies
vehicles, and trains are not considered motor vehicles under lowa law. City staff are
doing more research on train noise.
CONCLUSION
The proposed ordinance changes were created to give officers direction on noise from
stadiums. The existing code neither prohibited or allowed stadium noise, thus lumping
stadiums in with all other noises and putting officers between the universities, colleges
and schools who are using the facilities as intended, and the neighbors wishing to enjoy
their properties. The proposed ordinance does not answer every question or scenario,
but goes a long way in giving objective direction to our officers. For issues not explicitly
addressed in the ordinance, officers will have to fall back on other ordinances, the
reasonableness of complaints, and hopefully on the cooperation of the parties involved.
City Attorney Brumwell, Public Health Specialist Mary Rose Corrigan, and I will be at the
upcoming City Council meetings to address any questions on this issue.
ACTION REQUESTED
This is an information memo and no action is requested.
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Mary Rose Corrigan, Public Health Specialist
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Prepared by: Crenna M. Brumwell, Esq. 300 Main Street Suite 330 Dubuque IA 52001 563 589-4381
ORDINANCE NO. 34-18
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 ofnormalsensitivities. 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 merchandise, 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) RM., 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.
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 bud 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) RM. 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 17th day of September 2 8.
Attest:
Kevin``S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
a0Z,
Roy D. Bud, Mayor
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.
STATE OF IOWA {SS:
DUBUQUE COUNTY
CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION
I, Suzanne Pike, a Billing Clerk for Woodward Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher
of the Telegraph Herald,a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County
of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the attached notice was published in said newspaper
on the following dates: September 21, 2018, and for which the charge is $63.84.
to before me, a
this 2S day o
-sem ail,
Lary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa,
, 20 /8
Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa.
ARY K WESTERMEYER
rammission Number 154885
My Commission Exp. Feb. 1, 2020
OFFICIAL
PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 34-18
AMENDING CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF
ORDINANCES TITLE 6
HEALTH, HOUSING,
SANITATION AND EN-
VIRONMENT, CHAP-
TER . • ; 5 NOISES,
SECTION 6-5-1 ` PRO-
HIBITED 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 Ordi-
nances is , hereby
amended to read as
follows:
6-5-1: PROHIBITED
NOISES:'
No person shall cause
or permit any loud and
excessive noise that re-
sults in annoyance or
discomfort to a reason-
able person of normal
sensitivities. Without
limiting or precluding
enforcement of any
other provision of this
chapter or this code,
the following are here-
by prohibited:
A. Horns, Signaling
Devices: The sounding
of any horn or signal-
ing device such as that
on any automobile, mo-
torcycle, bus or other
vehicle on any street or
public place of the city,
except as a danger
warning, or the sound-
ing 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 residen-
tial uses. However, this
subsection shall not be
construed to prohibit
the selling by outcry of
merchandise, food and
beverages at licensed
sporting ; events, pa-
rades, fairs, circuses
and: other similar' li-
censed ' public enter-
tainment 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; ani-
mal or fowl otherwise
permitted to be kept
which, by any sound or
cry, shall annoy-
ance 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 load-
ing or unloading,d0y
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 ad-
jacent to any school,
institution of learning,
church or court while
same is in use, or adja-
cent to any hospital,
which unreasonably in-
terferes with the work-
ings of such institution,
or . which disturbs or
unduly.annoys. patients
in the hospital.
F. Construction: The
creation' of any loud or
excessive noise result-
ing from erection,"ex- I
cavation, demolition,
alteration or repairs re-
lated to any structure,
infrastructure, or build-
ing except between the
hours of seven o'clock
(7:00) A.M.'and ,'eight,
o'clock ` (8:00) P.M.,°
Monday through"Fri-
day, and nine o'clock
(9:00); A.M. and six o'-
clock (6:00):P.M. on
Saturday and Sunday.
G: Pile Drivers, Pneu-
matic ''Hammers: The
operation of any . pile
driver, pipe ramming,
pneumatic hammer, or
similar construction
equipment, except be-
tween ` 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 effec-
tive muffling device.
H. Refuse Or Recy-1
'clables Collection: The
collection of garbage,
trash, refuse y
or 'rec =
clables in any area
zoned residential ex-
cept 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 per-
mitted, only in a rnan-
ner so as not to create
Iia loud or excessive
noise.
I. Vehicle Repairs: The
,creation of loud and
excessive noise result-
ing from the repair or
rebuilding of any motor
'vehicle within any resi-
' dential 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 man-
ner that[a reasonable
person of normal sensi-
tivities residing in the
area will, not be caused lege campuses.
discomfort or annoy- Section 2. This Ordi-
ance. nance shall take effect
J. Exhausts: The dis- upon publication.
charge into the open . Passed, approved,
air, of the exhaust of I and adopted this 17th
any engine, including a day of September•2018.
steam engine, internal /s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor'',
combustion " engine, Attest: /s/Kevin S.
motorboat or motor ve- Firnstahl, City Clerk
hicle or the discharge Published officially in
of air or other gases the Telegraph Herald
except through a mut, on the 21st of of
fler or other device September2018.
that. will effectively /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl,
prevent loud or explo- City Clerk
sive noises therefrom. it 9/21
K. Stationary Machin-
ery, 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: Not-
withstanding any other
provision`. of this chap-
ter or code, and in ad-
dition thereto, it shall
be unlawful for any
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 Fri-
day 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 per-
son making or causing
to, make such music or
noise knows or reason-
ably should know the
music or noise would
disturb the peace of a
reasonableperson; or
2. During the course
of sport team and in-
tramural practices con-
ducted on the grounds
of a Dubuque public or
parochial school or col -
person to make or con-
tinue or cause to be 'I
made or continued any
loud, unnecessary, or
unusual .'noise which
disturbs the peace or
quiet of any neighbor-
hood or which causes s.
discomfort or annoy-
ance to any reasonable
person of normal sensi-
tivities.
M. Outdoor Music Or
Amplified Noise:
1. The making or con
tinuing to make any
outdoor music or am-
plified 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'- > I
clock (9:00), A.M. on
Tuesday, ten, o'clock
(10:00) P.M. on Tues-
day
'and nine o'clock
(9:00) on Wednes-
day, ten o'clock' (10:00)
P.M. on Wednesday !i
and nine o'clock (9:00)
Prepared by: Crenna M. Brumwell, Esq. 300 Main Street Suite 330 Dubuque IA 52001 563 589-4381
ORDINANCE NO. 35-18
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 or university 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. 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 or university campuses
between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday,
and 7:00 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.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 17th day of September 20
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
/ko D. Buol, 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 Sportinq Events.
1 . Reasonable sounds emanatinq from sanctioned sportinq events
conducted on the qrounds of a Dubuque public or parochial school or
colleqe or universitv campuses within a sports stadium between the hours
of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Sundav throuqh Thursdav, and 9:00 a.m. and
12:00 (midniqht) on Fridav and Saturday. 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 or universitv campuses
between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Sundav throuqh Thursday.
and 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 (midniqht) on Friday and Saturday.
3. Nothinq in this section shall be read to prohibit a public-address
announcer at events durinq the permissible hours.
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.
Section 2.This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication. � `� � ' ���� �,���������.��
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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.
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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
enqaqed in performance or practice, conducted on the qrounds of a
Dubuque public or parochial school or college_camquses between the
hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. =� throuqh
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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.
STATE OF IOWA {SS:
DUBUQUE COUNTY
CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION
I, Suzanne Pike, a Billing Clerk for Woodward Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher
of the Telegraph Herald,a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County
of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the attached notice was published in said newspaper
on the following dates: September 21, 2018, and for which the charge is $41.72.
Subscribed to before me, a , otary Public i and for Dubuque County, Iowa,
,20 /f .
thisd1' day o
r
Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa.
a7-71
AARY KW RMEY
Commission Number 154885
My Commission Exp. Feb.1, 2020
OFFICIAL
PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 3548
AMENDING CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF
ORDINANCES TITLE 6 1
HEALTH, HOUSING,`
SANITATION AND EN-
VIRONMENT, CHAP- :I
TER 5 NOISES, SEC-
TION 6-5-3 EXEMPT 'I
NOISES
NOW, THEREFORE, BE
IT ORDAINED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA: r
Section 1. Section 6-5-
3 of ' the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordi-
nances
is hereby
amended, to read as
follows:
6-5-3: EXEMPT NOIS-
ES:
The., following noises
are exempt from = the
provisions of this chap-
ter:'
A. Emergency Opera-
tions: Emergency short
term operations that
are necessary to pro-
tect the health and
welfare of the citizens,
such as emergency
utility and street re-
pair, fallen tree re-
moval or emergency
fuel oil delivery, shall
beexempt from the
prohibition )of section
6-5-1 of this . chapter;
provided, that reason-
able steps shall be tak-
en by those in charge
of such operations to
minimize noise ema-
nating from the same.
B. Noise Required By
LawrThe+prohibition of
section 6-5-1 of this
chapter shall not apply
to any noise required
specifically by law for
the protection or safe-
ty of people or proper-
ty. '
C. Lawn Mowers, Gar-
den Tools: Powered
equipment, such as
lawn mowers, "'small
lawn and garden tools,
riding tractors and',
snow removal equip-
ment that is necessary
for the maintenance of'.
property, if kept in
good repair and main-
tenance, shall be ex-,,
empt from the
prohibition of section
6-5-1 of this chapter.
No person shall oper-
ate ' such equipment,
however, with the ex-
ception , of snow re-
moval equipment, ex
cept between the
hours of eight o'dlock
(8:00) A.M.. and sunset,
Monday through Fri-
day, and nine o'clock
(9:00) A.M. to sunset,
Saturday and Sunday.
D. Residential Air Con-
ditioners:
Noise emit-
ted 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 prohi-
bition
of this chapter.
F. Bells, Chimes: Bells,
chimes and similar de-
vices that signal the
time of day and oper-
ate 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 sanc-
tioned sporting events
conducted on the
grounds of a Dubuque
public or parochial
school or college or
university 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 `; (mid-
night) on Friday and
Saturday. For purposes
of this section Sanc-
tioned sporting events
are described as com-
petitive matches be-
tween 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 `intramu
rats are not considered
sanctioned sporting
events under this code.
2. Reasonable sounds
emanating from musi-"
TelegraphHerald.c
cal instruments of
marching bands or oth-
er musical teams, with-
out electronic ampli-
fication, engaged in
performance or prac-
tice, conducted on the
grounds of a Dubuque
public - or parochial
school ` or college or
university campuses
between the hours of
7:00 am. and ';10:00
p.m. Sunday through
Thursday, and 7:00
a.m. and 12:00 (mid-
night) .. on Friday and
Saturday.
3. Nothing in this sec-
tion shall be read to
prohibit a .public -ad
dress" announcer at
events during the per-
missible hours.
Section 2. This Ordi-
nance shall
rdi-nance`shall take effect
upon publication.
Passed, approved, and
adopted this 17th day I
of September 2018.
/s/Roy D. Buol,.Mayor
Attest: /s/Kevin S.
Firnstahl, City Clerk
Published officially in
the Telegraph Herald
on the , 21st ofof
September 2018. '.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl,
City Clerk
it 9/21
Kevin Firnstahl
From:Citizen Support Center <dubuqueia@mycusthelp.net>
Sent:Monday, August 06, 2018 11:19 AM
To:Kevin Firnstahl
Subject:"Contact Us" inquiry from City of Dubuque website
Contact Us
Name: Thomas Hoelscher
Address: 780 ANGELLA ST
Ward: 4
Phone: 5635815987
Email: tomhoelscher@gmail.com
City Department: City Council
Message: I received an e-mail from the city attorney this morning in response to my previous e-mail. She clarified that the new
ordinance would prohibit sport teams from playing loud music during their practices. This was very good news. I confess I read it
wrong expecting the worse. I would ask the council to support this change. I appreciate being heard Respectively, Tom Hoelscher
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Kevin Firnstahl
From:Citizen Support Center <dubuqueia@mycusthelp.net>
Sent:Sunday, August 05, 2018 8:17 PM
To:Kevin Firnstahl
Subject:"Contact Us" inquiry from City of Dubuque website
Contact Us
Name: Thomas Hoelscher
Address: 780 ANGELLA ST
Ward: 4
Phone: 5635815987
Email: tomhoelscher@gmail.com
City Department: City Council
Message: Council Members, This message concerns the proposed change to the Noise ordinance. This change effectively allows
sports teams to play background Music/Noise during their practices. On a given day, the football team can play music throughout
their 3 hour practice, followed by the mens 3hour soccer, followed by the womens, 3 hour practice followed by the LaCross team
practice. Currently only the Loras football team uses loud background music at their practices. I was hoping to be able to mitigate
this problem with the athletic Director. Passing this ordinance change now does not give me hope things will change for better and
will only get worse. As neighbors to a college campus we are generally able to take the good with the bad. We know when there is a
game there will be music and announcing. We have learned to live with that. I hope the council members will not pass this ordinance
as written and allow more input and maybe even stop by to hear just how bad it can get if adjustments are not made by the schools.
Thank you for your time. Tom Hoelscher
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