Form revised December 9, 2004

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Department:	Contact Person/Phone:	DOF Analyst/Phone:
Legislative	Ketil Freeman 4-8178	NA

Legislation Title:

AN ORDINANCE relating to noise control, adding new Sections 25.08.068, 25.08.221, 25.08.501, 25.08.890, 25.08.900, 25.08.910, 25.08.915, 25.08.920, 25.08.930, 25.08.940, 25.08.950, 25.08.960, and 25.08.970  and directing the Executive to promulgate by rule noise standards consistent with sound level units of measurement prescribed by Council.

· Summary of the Legislation:

This proposed Council Bill 1) establishes a new Noise Ordinance (Seattle Municipal Code Chapter 25.08) violation for amplified sound, “nightlife disturbance violation,” 2) directs the Administrator of the Department of Planning and Development to promulgate a measurable standard for nightlife disturbance violations, 3) and establishes new expedited enforcement provisions.

· Background:

This legislation resulted from review and discussion by the Economic Development Committee (EDN) of a Mayoral proposal to develop a regulatory license for nightlife premises, C.B. 115830. 

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__X_ This legislation does not have any financial implications. (Stop here and delete the remainder of this document prior to saving and printing.)