Number
191495
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
A substitute ordinance relating to temporary variance permits to exceed noise and vibration standards.
Section
80-66-1-b am
80-73-3-a-2 am
Analysis
With respect to the procedure for issuance of temporary variance permits to exceed noise and vibration standards, this ordinance removes the code language stating that the special community events for which these permits may be issued must be “generally acceptable to the people of the community”.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 80-66-1-b of the code is amended to read:
80-66. Variance Permit.
1. TEMPORARY VARIANCE PERMITS.
b. Special Community Events. A temporary variance permit may be issued for special events, such as circuses, 4th of July celebrations and similar community events, which are limited in duration [[and are generally acceptable to the people of the community;]] >>,<< provided that precautions are taken to maintain the noises produced at the lowest practical level.
Part 2. Section 80-73-3-a-2 of the code is amended to read:
80-73. Excessive Vibration Prohibited.
3. VARIANCE PERMIT MAY BE GRANTED.
a. Temporary Variance Permits.
a-2. Special Community Events. A temporary variance permit may be issued for special events, such as 4th of July celebrations, which are limited in duration [[and are generally acceptable to the people of the community;]] >>,<<provided that precautions are taken to restrict the vibrations produced to the lowest practical level.
LRB
APPROVED AS TO FORM
____________________________
Legislative Reference Bureau
Date: ______________________
Attorney
IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE
IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE
____________________________
Office of the City Attorney
Date: ______________________
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
LRB175547-2
Jeff Osterman
01/28/2020