HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Presentation - Construction Noise Code RevisionJane Fairall, Town Attorney
Construction NoiseMarana Town Code Section 11-5-4
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•Town Code Section 11-5-4 regulates Construction Noise
•Two broad categories
•Site Construction: work relating to site improvements such as
installation of utilities, parking lot surfaces, on-site sidewalks, and
buildings, walls, & other structures
•Regulated by Building Official
•Grading & Roadway Construction
•Regulated by Development Engineering for private development; CIP for
public infrastructure
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•Section 11-5-4 prohibits construction noise as follows:
•Site Construction:
•Between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on weekdays within 500 feet of a residence
•Between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekends within 500 feet of a residence
•Between 8:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. more than 500 feet from a residence
•Grading and Roadway Construction:
•Between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. in any location
•No changes proposed to these hours by this ordinance
Construction Noise: Prohibited Hours
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Current Code
•No direction on how to
measure the 500 feet
•Contractor may apply for
early work permit for site
construction work only in
summer
Proposed Code
•Measure from all property
lines of the construction site
•Contractor may apply for
extended work permit for
site construction work in
any season
Proposed Amendments
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Current Code
•Silent as to application
requirements for extended
permit
•Residents within 500 feet of
site notified prior to
issuance of permit
Proposed Code
•Robust application requirements for site construction work, including description of the circumstances that justify the permit & explanation of any mitigation measures
•Properties within 500 feet of site notified at least 48 hours before extended work begins
Proposed Amendments
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Current Code
•No provision allowing for
revocation of permit
Proposed Code
•Allows Town to revoke
permit if the Town receives
a complaint that cannot
be resolved
Proposed Amendments
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