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<br />RELATED CITY POLICIES <br />Eugene City Code primarily addresses noise disturbances through standards in Chapter 4 (Offenses), <br />largely administered by the Eugene Police Department. Among the activities and related noises that are <br />regulated are idling engines, building construction, amplified music and dog-barking. <br /> <br />Although reducing noise pollution has not been identified as a recent goal or strategic priority by the <br /> <br />City Council, livability is a key concept in numerous policies. In June 2005, theCity Council adopted a <br />goals and vision statement that included the following principle: Preserve our physical assets and <br />natural resources. We will sustain our pristine water, clean air, beautiful parks and open spaces, livable <br />and safe neighborhoods, and foster a vibrant downtown, including a stable infrastructure. <br /> <br />The Growth Management Policies also highlight livability: Increase density of new housing <br />development while maintaining the character and livability of individual neighborhoods. <br /> <br /> <br />COUNCIL OPTIONS <br /> <br />After receiving public testimony, the City Council may choose to: <br /> <br />1.Take no action at this time. <br /> <br />2.Approve the ordinance as proposed. <br /> <br />3.Approve an amended ordinance reflecting public input and council deliberations. <br /> <br />4.Defer action to provide opportunity for additional research and discussion. <br /> <br /> <br />CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION <br /> <br />The City Manager recommends adoption of the proposed ordinance. <br /> <br /> <br />SUGGESTED MOTION <br /> <br />No motion is suggested; this is a public hearing only. <br /> <br /> <br />ATTACHMENTS <br /> <br />A. Minutes from August 16, 2006, Eugene City Council meeting <br />B. Eugene City Code, Chapter 4, Noise Disturbance Ordinance (existing code) <br />C. Eugene City Code, January 1995, Chapter 9 Excerpts on Performance Standards for Noise (“old” code) <br />D. Eugene City Code, 9.2520(20) Noise (Natural Resource Zone) (existing code) <br />E. Proposed Ordinance Concerning Noise Disturbances <br /> <br /> <br />FOR MORE INFORMATION <br /> <br />Staff Contact: Mike McKerrow, Land Use Management Supervisor <br />Telephone: 682-5251 <br />Staff E-Mail: mike.j.mckerrow@ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br /> L:\CMO\2007 Council Agendas\M070116\S0701161.doc <br />