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Consider amending Section 15-3-2 Noise Violations; penalties and 15-3-3 Mass Social Outdoor Gatherings of the Harrisonburg City Code to clarify and strengthen certain aspects of these ordinances
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Presented By: City Attorney Chris Brown
Recommendation and Review
In August of 2016, city council enacted Section 15-3-3 regarding noise permits for mass outdoor social gatherings, and certain provisions of Section 15-3-2, the Noise Ordinance, in order to address issues and problems emanating from large parties. Now that the Mass Social Outdoor Gathering Ordinance has been in effect for a year, staff has met with various interested parties, including students, property owners, property managers, and law enforcement and other emergency services in order to ascertain what changes should be made to these Ordinances.
After the Council Meeting on August 8, 2017, additional amendments were recommended to be presented at the following council meeting on August 22, 2017.