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ITEM: ORDINANCE NO. 2025-10 (CODE OF ORDINANCES AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 13-OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS, ARTICLE II - NOISE STANDARDS)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (“OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS”), ARTICLE II (“NOISE STANDARDS”), SECTION 13-7 (“SPECIFIC PROHIBITIONS”) OF WELLINGTON’S CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PROHIBIT THE OPERATION OF MACHINERY AND LAWN EQUIPMENT DURING CERTAIN TIMES; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: To amend Chapter 13 - Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article II - Noise Standards, of the Code of Ordinances to amend noise standards in the “Specific Prohibitions” section.
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EXPLANATION: The purpose of this amendment is to modify specific prohibitions on the operation of machinery and lawn equipment that generates noise during certain timeframes. This request is in response to recent issues of construction work on the weekends and the noise level, creating an unenjoyable environment for nearby residents. Council directed that the proposed amendment be drafted for consideration. This amendment codifies the revised periods for the operation of machinery and lawn equipment.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: YES QUASI-JUDICIAL: NO
FIRST READING: YES SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION: To amend Chapter 13 - Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article II - Noise Standards, of the Code of Ordinances to amend noise standards in the “Specific Prohibitions” section.