noise ordinance waivers for live music events
Requests to permit louder or later live music despite noise limits.
Watch whether future live-music events ask for waivers for hours after 10 p.m., when additional noise rules kick in.
Typically discussed at City Council Special. Check back when the next agenda is published.
On July 23, council took up a request from Heroes Venture (2022 Washington St.) to waive the city’s noise rules for live music July 27, 6–9 p.m. The practical result: no waiver was granted, and the venue said it planned to stay within the normal decibel limits anyway.
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Council reviewed a request from Heroes Venture Arcade & Music Venue (2022 Washington Street) for a noise-ordinance waiver for a live music event on Sunday, July 27 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; council took no action.
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Council materials noted that the rules about noise audible inside a residential building and vibration do not apply until after 10:00 p.m., so no waiver was required for a 6:00–9:00 p.m. event.
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The applicant said they intended to stay within the ordinance’s decibel limits; the minutes reflect that a waiver was not needed and no special exception was granted.
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Agenda materials listed the applicable limits for this commercial location as 70 decibels (and 65 decibels at the property line of any residentially-zoned property) from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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