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File #: 24-1211    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Presentation Status: Work Session
File created: 8/4/2024 In control: Planning, Environmental, and Development Services Department
On agenda: 9/10/2024 Final action: 9/10/2024
Title: Chapter 15, Article V - Noise Pollution Control (Environmental Protection Division)
Attachments: 1. Noise Ordinance Review_Phase1_Comparative Analysis Table and Findings, 2. 2024-09-10 PPP File 24-1211 Work Session Noise Pollution Control, 3. 2024-09-10 Work Session A.2 - Handout from Commissioner Bonilla
Interoffice Memorandum

DATE: August 4, 2024

TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners

THROUGH: N/A

FROM: Tanya Wilson, AICP, Director, Planning, Environmental, and Development Services Department

CONTACT: Ren?e H. Parker, LEP, Manager

PHONE: (407) 836-1420

DIVISION: Environmental Protection Division

ACTION REQUESTED:
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Chapter 15, Article V - Noise Pollution Control (Environmental Protection Division)
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PROJECT: Chapter 15, Article V - Noise Pollution Control

PURPOSE: Orange County's Noise Control Ordinance (Chapter 15, Article V Orange County Code) prohibits noise that either (1) exceeds allowable sound level limits or (2) is plainly audible from a specified distance. These standards apply to all private and public property, whether commercial or residential, including rights-of-way. Enforcement of these standards are implemented by the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) under Section 15-182, Table 1 and the Orange County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) under Section 15-183, Table 2.

During the summer of 2023, the County received an increased number of complaints from citizens challenging to the implementation and effectiveness of the Noise Pollution Control Ordinance. Of specific concern to the residents was the "plainly audible" distance standard found under Section 15-183(b) of the Code, currently used by OSCO. Residents requested that the distance standard be reduced, along with other modifications relating to enforcement, to better manage noise complaints within residential areas. Additionally, several County Commissioners expressed concerns from their constituents regarding loud music, unamplified human voices, and commercial bar establishments near residential areas.

Following an internal staff review of the issues, in coordination with the OCSO, and including briefings with several Commissioners, staff recognized the County would benefit from a comprehensive study of the technical provisions of the current ordinanc...

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