Wilmington, N.C., Gets Noise Ordinance Proposal
WILMINGTON, N.C. (CelebrityAccess) The City of Wilmington in North Carolina has attempted to clarify and streamline its noise ordinance.
The city is home to venues like Greenfield Lake and the planned Live Nation venue at the Northern Waterfront Park. Proposed rules would not require officers to use a decibel meter or even witne3ss the noise firsthand before issuing citations, according to the Port City Daily. The key provisions are for Hugh Morton Amphitheater at Greenfield Lake, Legion Stadium, and the Live Nation venue.
The new ordinance also lays out an appeal process. The city did not have one, which cost it $30,000 in settlement when a resident sued the city claiming the lack of appeal was unconstitutional, according to WECT.
The new ordinance would allow louder “daytime” noises earlier, starting at 6 a.m.
The revised draft no longer requires permits for all outdoor events with amplified sound but only for those where noise levels will exceed maximum levels.
“A noise permit shall be obtained in advance for any activity where the sound level to be produced exceeds or should be reasonably expected to exceed the sound level limits or time limits set out in this Article on any other property,” according to the draft ordinance.
The city will consider the following criteria for approving or denying a permit application:
The new regulations lay out criteria for officers to evaluate potential violations:
More information is available here.
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