AGENDA DATE: 8/2/2023
TITLE:
Title
Public Hearing for a Chapter 7 Ordinance Amendment
BODY
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: To conduct a public hearing to consider of ordinance to amend and reordain County Code §7-105(B)4.
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Henry, Rosenberg, Farley
PRESENTER (S): Amanda Farley
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: On September 1, 2021, an amendment was made to Albemarle County Code Chapter 7, Health & Safety, Article I Noise, Section 105 Specific Acts Prohibited. Since then, a clerical error was found in County Code §7-105(B)4, in which text references “motor vehicle” instead of the appropriate reference to “dwelling unit.”
STRATEGIC PLAN: Mission - To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all community members through the provision of the of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds.
DISCUSSION: Albemarle County Code Chapter 7, Health & Safety, Article 1, Noise, regulates excessive and or unwanted sound. Section 105 prohibits particular acts and sound levels. Within this section, a clerical error was made and has been remedied in the proposed ordinance (Attachment A).
BUDGET IMPACT: None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached proposed ordinance (Attachment A).
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Proposed Ordinance