Relaxed noise ordinance
Summary
Police wanted flat fines — $54 for noise, $29 for curfew — to avoid mandatory court appearances. The curfew fine passed 6-1, and council members agreed the curfew ordinance itself, which covers 15- to 17-year-olds from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., deserves a rethink.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Fine revenue goes to the general fund; saves the city attorney court time.
The police department and city attorney, through a streamlined citation process.
Minors and their parents, who typically pay curfew fines.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Agendas, Packets and Minutes (Regular) - Sep 8, 2026
Police wanted flat fines — $54 for noise, $29 for curfew — to avoid mandatory court appearances. The curfew fine passed 6-1, and council members agreed the curfew ordinance itself, which covers 15- to 17-year-olds from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., deserves a rethink.
City Council Agendas, Packets and Minutes - Jun 15, 2026
New quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. in summer months when days are long, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. during the school year. Loud noise disturbing the peace is still banned around the clock.
City Council Agendas, Packets and Minutes - Jun 1, 2026
The proposed changes drop daytime decibel limits, allow more noise in summer months (10 p.m. start rather than 8 p.m.), and eliminate the public hearing requirement for noise permits.
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