noise standardsin progress

The noise standards topic concerns a proposed zoning text amendmentText amendmentA change to the words of the zoning ordinance itself, citywide, rather than to one property's district. to remove noise-related provisions from the city's zoning ordinanceZoningThe city rules that say what can be built where: uses, height, density, setbacks, and parking, by district..

Previously, the city's noise standards were split between Chapter 38 of the city code and the zoning ordinanceZoningThe city rules that say what can be built where: uses, height, density, setbacks, and parking, by district., which contained approximately two and a half pages of "operational performance standards" covering maximum noise levels, measurement methods, and exceptions. When the City Council approved a new noise ordinanceOrdinanceA local law. Ordinances amend the city code and need a public hearing and two readings. consolidating all noise standards into Chapter 38, the zoning ordinance provisions became superfluous. Staff noted at the time that a follow-up step would be to remove the now-redundant noise regulations from the zoning ordinance.

The proposed amendments would delete those specific standards from the zoning ordinanceZoningThe city rules that say what can be built where: uses, height, density, setbacks, and parking, by district., while retaining oblique references to noise or sound tied to specific uses such as temporary events and kennels. The matter was discussed as part of a broader package of miscellaneous zoning text amendmentsText amendmentA change to the words of the zoning ordinance itself, citywide, rather than to one property's district. — characterized by staff as largely housekeeping or custodial in nature, also encompassing affordable housing on tax-exempt properties, carports, and items related to SB 388 — at a Planning CommissionPlanning CommissionThe appointed body that reviews land-use applications and plans first and sends a recommendation to City Council, which makes the final decision. work sessionWork sessionA meeting for discussion and briefing only. No formal votes are taken, but positions get set here. on September 14, 2026, and a City Council work session on September 22, 2026, with no formal action taken at either meeting.