HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/21/1997, C-3 - OTHER 2-97: AMENDMENTS TO THE NOISE REGULATIONS TO LIMIT DECIBEL LEVELS OF POWER BLOWERS, AND TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF GAS-POWERED BLOWERS ON SUNDAYS. COUnC1L 110 7.1 -97
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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
FROM: Arnold Jonas,Community Develo ent Director e
Prepared By: Judith Lautner,Associate Planner,
SUBJECT: Other 2-97: Amendments to the noise regulations to limit decibel levels of power
blowers,and to prohibit the use of gas-powered blowers on Sundays.
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Grant final passage to Ordinance No. 1327 (1997 Series), as introduced on October 7, 1997,
amending the noise regulations to limit decibel levels produced by power blowers, and to prohibit
the use of gas-powered blowers on Sundays.
DISCUSSION
The City Council introduced Ordinance 1327 on October 7, 1997. As staff understands the
Council's action, the ordinance should
• limit decibel levels of all blowers(gas or electric)to 70 dBA;
• prohibit operation of all blowers in residential zones (and within 200' of a residential zone)
before 8:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m.;
• prohibit operation of all blowers in non-residential zones before 7:00 a.m. and after 6:00
p.m., except on Sundays, when electric blowers could operate only between 8:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
• prohibit the use of gasoline-fueled blowers any time on Sundays.
The ordinance has been modified accordingly.
The noise regulations amendment will go into effect 30 days after final passage of the ordinance.
Attached:
Ordinance 1327, as introduced.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1327 (1997 SERIES)
AMENDMENTS TO THE NOISE REGULATIONS
LIMITING DECIBEL LEVELS OF POWER BLOWERS AND
PROHIBITING THE USE OF GASOLINE-FUELEDBLOWERS ON SUNDAYS
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing on October 7, 1997 and has
considered testimony of interested parties and the evaluation and recommendation of staff; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed revisions are consistent with the
General Plan, the Purposes of the Noise Regulations, and other applicable City ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the draft Negative Declaration of
environmental impact as prepared by staff;
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds and determines that the project's Negative
Declaration adequately addresses the potential significant environmental impacts of the
Proposed text amendment to the noise regulations, and reflects the independent judgment of the
City Council. The Council hereby adopts said Negative Declaration.
SECTION 2. Section 9.12.050 of the Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
9.12.050
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B. Specific Prohibitions. The acts, as set forth in this section, and the causing or permitting
thereof, are declared to be in violation of this chapter.
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10.Domestic Power Tools, Machinery.
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b. Operating a power blower in a residential zone or within two hundred feet of
a residential zone between six p.m. and eight a.m., seven days a week.
c. Operating a power blower in any non-residential zone between six p.m. and
seven a.m., Monday through Saturday, or between six p.m. and eight a.m.
Sunday.
d. Operating a power blower in such a manner as to exceed the following
standard:
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Ordinance no. 1327
Noise Regulations amendments
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Measurement location: Maximum noise level, dBA
50 feet from the blower' 70 dB
e. Operating a gasoline-fueled blower any time on a Sunday.
L Any motor, machinery, or pump, such as swimming pool equipment, etc.,
shall be sufficiently enclosed or muffled and maintained so as not to create a
noise disturbance in accordance with Section 9.12.060 of this chapter.
SECTION 3. A synopsis of this ordinance,approved by the City Attorney,together with
the names of the Council Member voting for and against,shall be published at least five days prior
to its final passage,in the Telegram-Tribune,a newspaper published and circulated in this City.
This ordinance shall go into effect at the expiration of thirty(30)days after its final passage.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED TO PRINT by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
at a meeting held on the 7 ' day of October. 1997 on motion of
the following roll call vote: seconded by and on
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
/s/ Allen K. Settle
Mayor AllenSettle
ATTEST.
/s/ Bonnie L. Gawf
City Clerk Bonnie Gawf
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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