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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Project title: Adopting an Ordinance amending Noise Ordinance, Chapter 20.08 of the Everett Municipal <br />Code. <br />Council Bill # interoffice use <br />CB 2501-11 Project: Adopting Ordinance amending Noise Ordinance, Chapter 20.08 of the Everett Municipal Code. <br />Partner/Supplier: NA <br /> Location: NA <br />Preceding action: 11/20/2024 Briefing to Parks and Quality of Life Committee 01/08/25 Briefing to Safe Communities Committee <br />Fund: NA <br />Agenda dates requested: <br /> <br /> <br />Briefing & <br />Proposed Action: 2/12/25 <br />Proposed action: 2/19/25 <br />Consent <br />Action: 2/26/25 <br />Ordinance <br />Public hearing <br /> Yes X No <br /> <br />Budget amendment: <br /> Yes X No <br /> <br />PowerPoint presentation: <br /> Yes X No <br /> <br />Attachments: <br />EMC 20.08 Noise Ordinance <br />Update <br /> <br />Department(s) involved: <br />Legal, Police, Human Resources, <br />Public Works <br /> <br />Contact person: <br />Hil Kaman, Legal <br /> <br />Phone number: <br />425-257-8762 <br /> <br />Email: hkaman@everettwa.gov <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Initialed by: <br />Department head <br />David Hall <br />Administration <br />Jennifer Gregerson <br />Council President <br />Fiscal summary statement: <br />NA <br />Project summary statement: <br />The Noise ordinance, EMC 20.08, has not been updated in 10 years. Our community has experienced <br />an increase in noise related disturbances. At Council’s request, a multi-departmental team put <br />together an update to the ordinance that brings our code in line with state law changes and makes <br />our enforcement more effective. Some of the changes include: <br />• Moving noise enforcement from Human Resources to code enforcement. <br />• Updating definitions and making distinction for noise that is episodic vs. ongoing. <br />• Updating the allowable noise levels for different City zones. <br />• Changing the ways to measure sound level to adapt to changes of technology and make it <br />easier for more people to take measurements based on advancements and ease of <br />technology. <br />• Creating a tiered enforcement system with increasing sanctions for ongoing violations. <br />• Updating the section on public disturbance noise to make it easier for police to enforce. <br />Recommendation (exact action requested of Council): <br />Adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 20.08 Everett Municipal Code relating to Noise Control. <br /> <br /> <br />City Council Agenda Item Cover Sheet