Subject:
Title
Ordinance Amending Chapter 46, Article IV, Section 46-129, Brevard County Code of Ordinances, Pertaining to Noise
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Fiscal Impact:
None.
Dept/Office:
District 4 Commission Office
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance amending Chapter 46, Article IV, section 46-129 of the Brevard County Code of Ordinances.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
Chapter 46, Article IV, of the Brevard County Code of Ordinances regulates excessive noise. Section 46-129 sets forth several exceptions to these noise regulations. Specifically, Section 46-129(9) exempts "landscape maintenance with stock sound arrestor between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., provided that all equipment is reasonably operated in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and is equipped with all noise-reducing equipment in proper condition."
Golf courses are unique recreational and sporting facilities that require meticulous maintenance to ensure optimal playing conditions for golf enthusiasts. Much of this maintenance must be performed either before a course opens, or after it closes. Exempting landscape maintenance activities on golf courses outside of the specified times currently set forth in Section 46-129(9) acknowledges their specialized operational needs.
At the July 9, 2024, Board of County Commissioners meeting, the Board approved legislative intent and permission to advertise an ordinance amending Chapter 46, Article IV, Section 46-129, Brevard County Code of Ordinances to exempt golf course landscape maintenance from County noise regulations at all hours.
The proposed ordinance was prepared by the County Attorney's Office following the Board direction and was duly noticed on July 12, 2024.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
Upon approval by the Board, execution by the Chair, and attestation by the Clerk, file the ordinance with the Department of State as r...
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