SR - ORD-01-14 - SECOND READINGORDINANCE NO. 1 -14
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO CHAPTER 8.24 OF THE ORANGE MUNICIPAL
CODE TO UPDATE THE CITY'S NOISE
ORDINANCE TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE 2010
GENERAL PLAN NOISE ELEMENT.
WHEREAS, the City's Noise Ordinance was originally adopted in 1974, following
the State's enactment of the California Noise Control Act of 1973; and
WHEREAS, incremental amendments to the City's Noise Ordinance were made in
1974, 1980, and 1996, but a comprehensive update has not been undertaken since its
adoption; and
WHEREAS, in 2010, the City adopted a Comprehensive General Plan Update which
included an update of the Noise Element; and
WHEREAS, the City's Noise Element establishes policies, defines noise standards,
and identifies strategies for maintaining an acceptable noise environment in the community;
and
WHEREAS, the 2010 General Plan Implementation Program 1 -30 (Noise Ordinance)
specifically calls for the City to update the Noise Ordinance to reflect the noise policies and
standards identified in the Noise Element; and
WHEREAS, in addition to maintaining consistency with the Noise Element, the City
also desires to update the Noise Ordinance so that it is more user - friendly and reflects current
industry standards and noise conditions in the community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council having conducted a public hearing on July 8, 2014
including review of the staff report and receiving public testimony on the item, has
determined that the proposed amendment is justified and approves thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I:
Chapter 8.24 of the Orange Municipal Code is hereby amended to read in full as follows:
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