Ordinance 3509-16 - Laserfiche WebLink

5. Investigating citizens' noise complaints. 6. Issuing orders for the reduction or elimination of noise in accordance with Section 11 of this ordinance. 7. Granting or denying variances according to procedures specified in Section 9. 8. Assisting citizens and City departments in evaluating and reducing the noise impact of their activities. 9. Assisting City planning officials in evaluating the noise component in planning and zoning actions. 10.Develop a generalized sound exposure map of the City; a long term plan for achieving quiet in the City, and with the approval of the City Council, integrating this plan into the planning process of the City; 11.Instituting a public education program on noise; 12.Reviewing at least every three years the provisions of this ordinance and recommending revisions consistent with technology to reduce noise. Be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Administrator established—Qualifications, powers and duties. A. Establishment. The position of administrator is hereby established. The administrator or her designee is authorized to administer and enforce the provisions of this ordinance. B. Qualifications of Administrator. The administrator shall be qualified to perform and interpret sound level measurements consistent with guidance provided by the State Department of Ecology or other recognized institution to operate Type I and Type II sound level meters, and make all computations and calculations necessary to enforce this ordinance. C. Authority of Administrator. The authority of the administrator shall include but is not limited to: 1. Promulgate rules and regulations consistent with the terms of this ordinance and reasonably necessary to implement the provisions of this ordinance;