Special Event (Noise)

In June 2024 City Council updated and amended Article 8.04 Noise. Section 8.04.007 (A) states "It shall be an exception to this article that the maximum permissable sound levels contained herein my be exceeded at certain special events of limited duration for which the sponsor of the event has obtained a permit from the city."

(C) "Special event" shall mean a musical concert, live show, symphony, band performance, drama, film, or any other specific activity or program, other than an event described in section 8.04.003, that will or may produce repeated, frequent, or constant sounds or noise in excess of the maximum permissible sound levels stated in sections 8.04.002 or 8.04.003.

The full ordinance is available using the Codes & Ordinances link on our home page.