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ORDINANCE No. 3509-16 AN ORDINANCE Relating to Noise, Amending Ordinance 534-78 as Amended (Chapter 20.08 EMC) and Repealing Sections Under Section 16. Whereas, the City of Everett enacted a Noise Control Ordinance, Ordinance No. 534-78, on July 19, 1978 which established comprehensive noise control regulations in order to promote the use, value and enjoyment of property and environment by the citizens of Everett and the health, safety and welfare of the general public; and Whereas, the City Council finds that a comprehensive update to the Noise Control Ordinance including repealing of outdated regulations is appropriate to reflect the present needs of the community, changes in the American National Standards Institute specifications, changes in state law, and updates to the Noise Control Districts; and Whereas, updates to noise variance requirements and procedures will clarify the variance process and better serve variance applicants and the City; and Whereas, updates clarifying the role of the noise control administrator, code enforcement, and the authority of police officers regarding noise control enforcement will benefit the general public by promoting such enforcement; and Whereas, these proposed amendments promote the health, safety and welfare of the general public; and Whereas, therefore, City Council finds it appropriate to update the Noise Control Ordinance as provided herein; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Section 1 of Ordinance No. 534-78 (EMC 20.08.010), which reads as follows: Declaration of policy and Finding of Special Conditions. a. DECLARATION OF POLICY. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the City of Everett to minimize the exposure of citizens to the harmful physiological and psychological effects of excessive noise. It is the express intent of the City Council to control the level of noise in a manner which promotes commerce; the