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a. It is determined that there will be no
significant adverse effect upon the surrounding
lands and waters.
b. It is determined that there will be no
significant adverse effect upon the environ-
mental quality of the area.
c. It is determined that public safety will
be adversely affected to a significant degree
should the exemption not be granted.
d. The exemption, if granted, is the minimum
exemption that will make possible reasonable
protection of both the sea turtles and the
public safety concerns.
3. Application for exemption under this Section
shall be made in writing on a form provided by the
administrator and shall include :
a. A plan which shall depict the site,
location of all buildings or structures on the
site, and location of all lighting on site.
b. Nature of the exemption requested.
c. Written reasons why the exemption should
be approved.
d. Any additional necessary or appropriate
items which the administrator may require.
4 . Denial of exemption . If the administrator
denies the exemption, the applicant may file an
appeal of the administrator 's written decision with
the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral .
Sec. 659. 15 Enforcement and Penalty.
A. If the administrator shall find that any of the
provisions of this Chapter are being violated, he shall
notify the property owner or occupant of such viola-
tions, in writing, indicating the nature of the
violation and ordering any action necessary to correct
it. Any person found guilty of violating any provi-
sions of this Chapter after a first written warning ,
shall be punished in accordance with Section 801 . Each
day the violation continues shall be deemed a separate
offense. In addition to any other remedies, whether
civil or criminal, violations of this Chapter may be
enforced by the Code Enforcement Board of the City of
Cape Canaveral and may be restrained by injunction,
including a mandatory injunction, and otherwise abated
in any manner provided by law.
SECTION 2 . Chapter 713, is hereby amended by repealing
Section 713. 08, Spill-Over Lighting Standards for Beachfront
property, in its entirety.
SECTION 3 . SEVERABILITY: If any section , paragraph, sub-
division, clause, sentence, or provision of this Ordinance shall
Ordinance No. 24-90
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§ 713.01 SPILL-OVER LIGHTING CONTROL § 713 .09
CHAPTER 713
SPILL-OVER LIGHTING CONTROL
Sec. 713.01 Policy to Prohibit Excessive Spill-Over
Light Declared. It is hereby declared to be the policy
of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, to prohibit
unnecessary, excessive and offensive spill-over light-
ing from all sources subject to its police powers. The
need for spill-over lighting regulation is a matter of
legislative determination and public policy and this
Chapter is adopted in pursuance of and for the purpose
of securing and promoting the public health, comfort,
convenience, safety and welfare of the City of Cape
Canaveral, Florida, and the people residing therein.
[Ord. No. 22-84, § 1 , 4 Dec 84]
Sec. 713.03 Spill-over Lighting Standards Estab-
lished. Area floodlighting fixtures or other materials
installed or provided within the corporate limits of
*the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, unless excepted
elsewhere, shall be installed in or equipped so that
the light source does not transmit excessive spill
over beyond the boundaries of the property on which the
lighting source is located. [Ord. No. 22-84, C 1 , 4
Dec 84]
Sec. 713.05 Spill-over Lighting Defined. Excessive
spill-over lighting shall be defined as spill-over
lighting in excess of . 2 foot candles greater than the
existing light ( i.e . moonlight) that transmits beyond
the property boundary line. [Ord. No. 22-84, § 1 , 4
Dec 84]
Sec. 713. 07 Exceptions . Any lighting source emanat-
ing from a light source which is owned by, or under the
control of, any Federal, State, County or Municipal
unit of government, or public utility, shall be specifi-
cally excepted from this Chapter. [Ord. No. 22-84, §
1 , 4 Dec 84]
§ 713 .08 SPILL-OVER LIGHTING CONTROL § 713 . 11
Sec. 713. 09 Method of Measurement Described. In
order to determine spill-over lighting, the Code
Enforcement Officer shall measure the light where the
light first spills over the adjoining property by using
a correctly calibrated light meter while pointing the
light meter directly at the source light . The light
meter shall be calibrated in accordance with accepted
recognized standards . [Ord. No. 22-84 , § 1 , 4 Dec 84]
Sec . 713. 11 Penalty. Any person, firm or corpora-
tion violating any provisions of this Chapter shall be
punished as provided in §801 . 03. Every day in viola-
tion shall be considered a separate offense. [Ord. No.
22-84, § 1 , 4 Dec 84]
ORDINANCE NO. 8-86
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 713, "SPILL-
OVER LIGHTING CONTROL" , OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL,
FLORIDA; RESTRICTING OUTDOOR LIGHTING ALONG
THE BEACH TO PROTECT THE SEA TURTLES;
REPEALING ALL PORTIONS OF THE CODE IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Cape
Canaveral, Florida, as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 713, "Spill-over Lighting Control" , of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, is
hereby amended by adding the following Section:
Sec. 713. 08 Spill-over Lighting Standards for
Beachfront Property. Lights illuminating buildings or
associated grounds for decorative or recreation purposes
shall be shielded or screened in such a manner that they are
not visible from the beach, or turned off after 11:00 P.M.
during the period of May 1 to October 31 of each year .
Lights illuminating dune crosswalks of any areas oceanward
of the dune line shall be turned off after 11: 00 P.M. during
the period of May 1 to October 31 of each year. Whenever
possible, street lights shall be located so that the bulk of
their illumination will travel away from the beach. These
lights shall be equipped with shades or shields that will
prevent backlighting and render them not visible from the
beach. [Ord. No. 8-86, §1, 18 Mar 86]
SECTION 2. All portions of the Code in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral,
Florida, this 18th day of March , 1986.
[signature]
Mayor
ATTEST:
[signature]
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
[signature]
City Attorney
NAME YES NO
FISCHETTI YES
LEE YES
MARCHETTI YES
NICHOLAS YES
WINCHESTER YES
First Reading: 3-4-86
Posted: 3-5-86
Advertised: 3-8-86
Second Reading: 3-18-86
Codified 9/30/86
[signature]
§ 713.01 SPILL-OVER LIGHTING CONTROL § 713.11
CHAPTER 713
SPILL-OVER LIGHTING CONTROL
377A
Sec. 713 . 01 Policy to Prohibit Excessive Spill-Over
Light Declared. It is hereby declared to be the policy
of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, to prohibit un-
necessary, excessive and offensive spill-over lighting
from all sources subject to its police powers . The need
for spill-over lighting regulation is a matter of legis-
lative determination and public policy and this Ordinance
is adopted in pursuance of and for the purpose of securing
and promoting the public health, comfort, convenience,
safety and welfare of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida,
and the people residing therein. [Ord.No. 22-84, §1, 4 Dec 84]
Sec. 713 . 03 Spill-over Lighting Standards Established.
Area floodlighting fixtures or other materials installed or
provided within the corporate limits of the City of Cape
Canaveral, Florida, unless excepted elsewhere, shall be
installed in or equipped so that the light source does not
transmit excessive, spill-over beyond the boundaries of
the property on which the lighting source is located.
[Ord. No. 22-84 , §1, 4 Dec 84]
Sec. 713 . 05 Spill-over Lighting Defined. Excessive
spill-over lighting shall be defined as spill-over lighting
in excess of . 2 foot candles greater than the existing
light (i.e. moonlight) that transmits beyond the property
boundary line. [Ord. No. 22-84, §1, 4 Dec 84] •
Sec. 713. 07 Exceptions. Any lighting source emanating
from a light source which is owned by, or under the control
of, any Federal, State, County or Municipal unit of government,
or public utility, shall be specifically excepted from this
Ordinance. [Ord No. 22-84, §1, 4 Dec 84]
Sec. 713.08 (Copy from Ord)
Sec. 713.09 Method of Measurement Described. In order
to determine spill-over lighting, the Code Enforcement
Officer shall measure the light where the light first spills
over the adjoining property by using a correctly calibrated
light meter while pointing the light meter directly at the
source light. The light meter shall be calibrated in
accordance with accepted recognized standards . [Ord. No.
22-84 , §1, 4 Dec 84]
Sec. 713 . 11 Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation
violating any provisions of this Chapter shall be punished
as provided in §801. 03 . Every day in violation shall be
considered a separate offense. [Ord. No. 22-84, §1, 4 Dec 84]
Codified 9/30/80 [signature]
Codified Feb 86
ORDINANCE NO. 33-85
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL,
FLORIDA, REPEALING CHAPTER 711 "NOISE
ABATEMENT" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES IN ITS
ENTIRETY; ESTABLISHING A NEW CHAPTER 711 TO
BE ENTITLED "NOISE REGULATIONS"; ESTABLISHING
REGULATIONS FOR HOURS OF CONSTRUCTION;
ESTABLISHING METHOD OF ENFORCEMENT; REPEALING
ALL PORTIONS OF THE CODE IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Citizens of Cape Canaveral deserve a high
quality of life; and
WHEREAS, loud and excessive noise can be damaging to the
quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cape Canaveral has an obligation to
ensure a harmonious existence to its citizens to the best of its
abilities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the
City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 711 "Noise Abatement" of the City Code
of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, is hereby repealed in its
entirety.
SECTION 2. Chapter 711, "Noise Regulations" is hereby
adopted as follows:
CHAPTER 711
NOISE REGULATIONS
Sec. 711. 01 Policy to Prohibit Noise Declared. It is
hereby declared to be the policy of the City of Cape
Canaveral, Florida, to prohibit unnecessary, excessive and
offensive noises from all sources subject to its police
powers. The need for noise regulation is a matter of
legislative determination and public policy and this chapter
is adopted in pursuance of and for the purpose of securing
and promoting the public health, comfort, convenience,
safety, welfare, peace and quiet of the City of Cape
Canaveral, Florida, and the people residing therein.
[Ord. No. 33-85, §2, 18 June 1985]
Sec. 711. 02 Construction Noise.
A. The construction, erection ( including excavation) ,
demolition, alteration or repair, of any building shall be
permitted only between the hours of 7 : 00 A.M. and 7: 00 P.M.
Monday through Saturday. These activities shall be
prohibited at all other times and also during all hours on
New Year ' s Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and
Christmas, except in case of urgent necessity in the
interest of public health and safety, and then only with a
permit from the Building Official, which permit may be
granted for a period not to exceed three ( 3 ) days, or less,
ORDINANCE NO. 33-85
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while the emergency continues and which permit may be
renewed for periods of three ( 3 ) days, or less, while the
emergency continues. If the Building Official shall
determine that the public health and safety will not be
impaired by the erection, demolition, alteration or repair
of any building or the excavation of streets and highways
between the hours of 7 : 00 P.M. and 7: 00 A.M. , and during all
hours of the holidays listed above, and if he further
determines that loss or inconvenience would result to any
party in interest, he may grant permission for such work to
be done between the hours of 7 : 00 P.M. and 7 : 00 A.M. , and
during all hours of the holidays listed above, upon
application made at the time the permit for the work is
awarded or during the progress of the work.
B. Home repairs_,_by occupants or home additions by occupants
that do notr6xeed,five hundred ( 500 ) square feet shall also
be excluded froTf provisions of this chapter.
C. The Building Official is hereby empowered to issue a
stop work order for violation of this chapter and further,
upon repeated occurances, may revoke the building permit of
the violator.
711. 25 Penalties. Any person violating any of the
provisions of this chapter shall be punished as provided in
Section 801. 02
SECTION 3 . All portions of the Code in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4 . This ordinance shall effect immediately upon its
adoption.
ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral,
Florida, this 18th day of June , 1985.
[signature]
Mayor
ATTEST:
[signature]
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
[signature]
City Attorney
NAME YES NO
FISCHETTI [didn't vote]
MARCHETTI YES
NICHOLAS YES
RUTHERFORD YES
WINCHESTER YES
First Reading: 6-4-85
Posted: 6-5-85
Advertised: 6-8-85
Second Reading: 6-18-85
ORDINANCE NO. 33-85
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ORDINANCE NO. 36-85
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 711, NOISE
REGULATIONS , OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
THE ADDITION OF SECTION 711.02, ENUMERATION
OF PROHIBITED NOISES; REPEALING ALL PORTIONS
OF THE CODE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of
the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, as follows:
SECTION 1 . Section 711.02 , "Enumeration of Prohibited
Noises" is hereby established as follows:
Sec. 711 .02 Enumeration of Prohibited Noises
It is unlawful for any person within the city to make,
continue, or cause to be made or continued any loud,
unnecessary or unusual noise which either annoy,
disturbs or endangers the comfort, repose, health,
peace or safety of others, and the following acts,
among others, are to be declared to be loud, disturbing
and unnecessary noises in violation of this section,
but the said enumeration shall not be deemed to be
exclusive, namely: 11-0y1. No. 3L-$S) S ly \( zrd 1q9
(a) The sounding of any horn or other signalling
device on any automobile, motorcycle, or other
motor vehicle on any street or in any public
place within the city, except as a danger
warning; the creation by means of such signalling
device of any unreasonably loud or harsh sound,
and the sounding of any such device for an
unnecessary and unreasonable period of time; the
use of any horn or other signalling device operated
by the engine exhaust of any motor vehicle, and
the use of any such horn or other signalling device
when traffic is for any reason held up;
(b) The playing, using, operating or permitting to be
played, operated, or used, of any radio receiving
set, musical instrument, television set, phonograph,
or other machine or device for the producing or
reproducing of sound, in such a manner as to disturb
the peace, quiet and comfort of the neighboring
residents at any time with louder volume than is
necessary for the convenient hearing of the person
or persons who are in the room, vehicle, or immediate
area in which such machine or device is being operated
and who are voluntary listeners thereto; the operation
of any such radio, receiving set, musical instrument,
television set, phonograph or other machine or device
for producing or reproducing sound, between the hours
of 11:00 P.M. and 7 :00 A.M. in such a manner as to
be plainly audible at a distance of one hundred (100)
feet from the building, structure or vehicle in which
it is located, shall be deemed prima facie evidence
of a violation of this section;
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(c) The playing, using, operating or permitting to be
played, used or operated any radio receiving set,
musical instrument, phonograph, loudspeaker, sound
amplifier or other machine or device for the
producing or reproducing of sound which is cast
upon the public streets for the purpose of commercial
advertising or attracting the attention of the public
to any building or structure; provided, however,
that within the commercial zoned district, the City
Manager may issue a permit to allow certain of the
above activities subject to conditions that would
not materially disturb the tranquility of persons
in the vicinity;
(d) Yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling or singing
on the public streets between the hours of 11:00 P.M.
and 7 :00 A.M. , or at any time or place so as to
annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of
persons in any office, store, or in any dwelling,
hotel or other type of residence;
(e) The keeping of any animal or bird which, by
frequent or long-continued noise, shall disturb
the comfort or repose of persons in the vicinity
thereof;
(f) The discharge into the open air of the exhaust of
any engine, motor, motorboat, or motor vehicle,
except through a muffler or other device which
will effectively prevent loud, explosive, and
unnecessary noise therefrom;
(g) The use of any automobile, motorcycle or other
vehicle so out of repair, so loaded or in such
manner as to create loud and unnecessary grating,
grinding, rattling or other noise.
SECTION 2 . All portions of the code in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3 . This Ordinance shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral,
Florida, this 16th day of July , 1985 .
[signature]
Mayor
ATTEST:
[signature]
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
[signature]
City Attorney
First Reading: 7-3-92
Posted; 6-28-85
Advertised: 7-6-85
Second Reading: 7-16-85
NAME YES NO
FISCHETTI YES
MARCHETTI YES
NICHOLAS YES
RUTHERFORD YES
WINCHESTER YES
ORDINANCE NO. 36-85
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§ 711. 01 Noise Regulations
CHAPTER 711
NOISE Regulations
Sec. 711. 01 Policy to Prohibit Noise Declared. It
is hereby declared to be the policy of the City of Cape
Canaveral, Florida, to prohibit unnecessary, excessive
and offensive noises from all sources subject to its
police powers. The need for noise regulation is a
matter of legislative determination and public policy and
this Ordinance is adopted in pursuance of and for the
purpose of securing and promoting the public health,
comfort, convenience, safety, welfare, peace and quiet of
the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, and the people re-
siding therein. [Ord. No. 2-74 , § 1 , 5 Feb 1974]
Sec. 711 . 02 Excessive Noise Defined and Prohibited.
No person shall, within the limits of the City of Cape
Canaveral, create or cause to be created any unreasonably
loud, unnecessary or disturbing noise. A noise shall be
deemed to be unreasonably loud and a violation of this
Chapter under the following circumstances:
(A) Any sound radiated for continuous or recurrent
periods, from any premises that produces sound pressure
levels at any point on the property line of said premises
or adjacent dwelling unit, in excess of the following "A"
Scale Limits, slow meter response, measured in decibels :
"A" SCALE LIMITS
DISTRICT DAY NIGHT
Residential 65 60
Business 75 70
Industrial 80 75
(B) Any sound emanating from an automobile, truck,
motorcycle, motor bus or other vehicle weighing less than
10, 000 lbs. GVW, in excess of the following "A" Scale
Limits, measured with fast meter response from a distance
of 50 feet from the centerline of the lane in which the
vehicle is traveling.
(1) On any street where the speed limit is below
40 mph, 72 decibels;
(2) On any street where the speed limit is 40 mph
or above, 82 decibels .
§ 711. 0 2 NOISE ABATEMENT § 711. 04 ;
(C) Any sound emanating from the construction or
demolition of buildings or structures, or from the main-
tenance or construction of streets or highways, having
a sound pressure level higher than 90 decibels measured
from a distance of 50 feet from the place of the action,
or if the source of the sound is on private property,
measured from the nearest property line.
(D) Any noise of an impulsive or intermittent char-
acter, such as hammering, stamping or forging operations,
or gunfire, which produces sound pressure levels in ex-
cess of the following "A" Scale Limits , fast meter
response, measured in decibels at a distance of 50 feet,
or at the nearest property line, whichever is closer :
"A" SCALE LIMITS
(Fast Meter Response)
DISTRICT DAY NIGHT
Residential 70 60
Business 80 70
Industrial 85 75
[Ord. No. 2-74 , § 2 , 5 Feb 1974]
Sec. 711. 03 Method of Measurement Described. The
microphone used to measure the loudness of a noise shall
be placed at any point on the property line or a point 50
feet distant from the noise being measured, no closer than
5 feet from any wall not less than 4 feet above the ground
and at right angles to the noise source. Sound pressure
levels shall be measured with a sound level meter having
an "A" weighted measuring scale manufactured according to
the American National Standards Institute ANSI Standard
S 1. 4-1971, which has been calibrated in accordance with
ANSI standards. [Ord. No. 2-74 , § 3 , 5 Feb 1974]
Sec. 711. 04 Exceptions.
(A) Sounds created by emergency activities or vehicles ,
sounds giving warning of emergencies, sounds customarily
signaling particular times of day and sounds created by
gasoline powered garden equipment shall be exempt from the
provisions of this Chapter.
(B) If the applicant can show to the City Manager or
his designee that a diligent investigation of available
17 711.04 NOISE ABATMENT § 711.05
noise abatement techniques indicates that immediate com-
pliance with the requirements of this Chapter would be
impractical or unreasonable, a permit to allow exception
from the provisions contained in all or a portion of this
Chapter may be issued with appropriate conditions to
minimize the public detriment caused by such exception.
Such permit must be obtained at least three days in ad-
vance from the City Manager or his designee, and must be
issued for as short a duration as possible, but not to
exceed 90 days. Said permit may be renewable upon a
showing of good cause. [Ord. No. 2-74 , § 4 , 5 Feb 1974]
Sec. 711. 05 Penalty Provided. Any person violating
any of the provisions of this Chapter shall be punished
by a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200. 00) or
imprisonment not to exceed five (5) days. Each day such
violation is committed or permitted to continue shall
constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as
such. [Ord. No. 2-74 , § 5, 5 Feb 1974]
File History file Chapter 711
City of Cape Canaveral
105 POLK AVENUE • P.O. BOX 326
CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA 32920
TELEPHONE 305 783-1100
CITY OF
CAPE CANAVERAL
June 4 , 1985
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Attorney
RE: NOISE ORDINANCE
Attached hereto is the construction noise regulations standards
which we have been discussing over the past several meetings.
After reviewing the entire Noise Ordinance, I am suggesting that
we repeal the ordinance in its entirety and develop a new noise
ordinance. The construction noise regulations will be a part of
the new noise ordinance. In order that we do not delay adopting
construction noise standards, I have included these in the
ordinance. We will then, in effect, adopt the rest of the
standards to fit in and around the construction noise standards.
If you have any problems with this, it can be structured in
another manner.
[signature]
Joseph W. Scott
City Attorney
JWS/jl
File History file Chapter 711
May 85 ''7 's
REGULATING HOURS OF CONSTRUCTION
AREAS TO BE CONSIDERED & SUGGESTED GUIDELINES
1 . Times - 7 : 00 A.M. to 8 : 00 P.M.
2 . Days of Week - Monday through Saturday
3 . Types of Activities Regulated - The erection (including excavating) ,
demolition, alteration or repair of any building.
4 . Types of Activities Not Regulated - Home repairs by occupant
and home additions by occupant, not exceeding 500 sq. feet.
5 . Exceptions - In case of urgent necessity in the interest of public
health and safety, and then only with a permit from the Building
Official; which permit may be granted for a period not to exceed
three days , or less , while the emergency continues. Said
period may be renewed for periods of three days , or less , while
the emergency continues . If the building official shall determine
that the public health and safety will not be impaired by the
erection, demolition, alteration or repair of any building or
the excavation of streets and highways between the hours of 8 : 00 P.M.
and 7 : 00 A.M. , and if he further determines that loss or in-
convenience would result to any party in interest, he may grant
permission for such work to be done between the hours of 8 :00 P.M.
and 7 : 00 A.M. , upon application made at the time the permit for
the work is awarded or during the progress of the work.
Ord. No. 33-85 was drafted from these guidelines
§ 711.01 NOISE ABATEMENT § 711.02
CHAPTER 711
NOISE ABATEMENT
Sec. 711.01 Policy to Prohibit Noise Declared.
It is hereby declared to be the policy of the
City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, to prohibit
unnecessary, excessive and offensive noises from
all sources subject to its police powers. The
need for noise regulation is a matter of legisla-
tive determination and public police and this
Ordinance is adopted in pursuance of and for the
purpose of securing and promoting the public
peace and quiet of the City of Cape Canaveral,
Florida, and the people residing therein. [Ord.
No. 2-74, §1, 5 Feb. 1974]
Sec. 711.02 Excessive Noise Defined and
Prohibited. No person shall, within the limits
of the City of Cape Canaveral, create or cause
to be created any unreasonably loud, unnecessary
or disturbing noise. A noise shall be deemed to
be unreasonably loud and a violation of this
Chapter under the following circumstances:
(A) Any sound radiated for continuous or
recurrent periods, from any premises that produces
sound pressure levels at any point on the property
line of said premises or adjacent dwelling unit,
in excess of the following "A" Scale Limits, slow
meter response, measured in decibels:
"A" SCALE LIMITS
DISTRICT DAY NIGHT
Residential 65 60
Business 75 70
Industrial 80 75
§711.03 NOISE ABATEMENT §711.04
Sec. 711.03 Method of Measurement Described.
The microphone used to measure the loudness of
a noise shall be placed at any point on the property
line or a point 50 feet distant from the noise
being measured, no closer than 5 feet from any
wall not less than 4 feet above the ground and
at right angles to the noise source. Sound
pressure levels shall be measured with a sound
level metter having an "A" weighted measuring
scale manufactured according to the American
National Standards Institute ANSI Standard S 1.4-
1971, which has been calibrated in accordance
with ANSI standards. [Ord. No. 2-74, §3, 5 Feb 1974]
Sec. 711.04 Exceptions.
(A) Sound created by emergency activities or
vehicles, sounds giving warning of emergencies,
sounds customarily signalling particular times
of day and sounds created by gasoline powered
garden equipment shall be exempt from the
provisions of this Chapter.
(B) If the applicant can show to the City
Manager or his designee that a diligant investi-
gation of available noise abatement techniques
indicates that immediate compliance with the
requirements of this Chapter would be impractical
or unreasonable, a permit to allow exception from
the provisions contained in all or a portion
of this Chapter may be issued with appropriate
conditions to minimize the public detriment caused
by such exception. Such permit must be obtained
at least three days in advance from the City
Manager or his designee, and must be issued for
as short a duration as possible, but not to exceed
90 days. Said permit may be renewable upon a
showing of good cause. [Ord. No. 2-74, §4,
5 Feb. 1974]
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§711.05 NOISE ABATEMENT §711.05
Sec. 711.05 Penalty provided. Any person
violating any of the provisions of this Chapter
shall be punished as provided in §801.03.
[Ord. No. 2-74, §5, 5 Fe. 1974]
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§ 711.02 NOISE ABATEMENT § 711.02
(B) Any sound emanating from an automobile,
truck, motorcycle, motor bus or other vehicle
weighing less than 10,000 lbs GVW, in excess
of the following "A" Scale Limits, measured with
fast meter response from a distance of 50 feet
from the centerline of the lane in which the
vehicle is traveling.
(1) On any street where the speed limit is
below 40 mph, 72 decibels;
(2) On any street where the speed limit is
40 mph or above, 82 decibels.
(C) Any sound emanating from the construction
or demolition of buildings or structures, or from
the maintenance or construction of streets or
highways, having a sound pressure level higher
than 90 decibels measured from a distance of
50 feet from the place of the action, or if the
source of the sound is on private property,
measured from the nearest property line.
(D) Any noise of an impulsive or intermittent
character, such as hammering, stamping or forging
operations, or gunfire, which produces sound
pressure levels in excess of the following "A"
Scale Limits, fast meter response, measured in
decibels at a distance of 50 feet, or at the
nearest property line, whichever is closer:
"A" SCALE LIMITS
(Fast Meter Response)
DISTRICT DAY NIGHT
Residential 70 60
Business 80 70
Industrial 85 75
[Ord. No. 2-74, §2, 5 Feb. 1974]
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§ 711.01 NOISE ABATEMENT § 711.02
CHAPTER 711
NOISE ABATEMENT
Sec. 711.01 Policy to Prohibit Noise Declared.
It is hereby declared to be the policy of the
City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, to prohibit
unnecessary, excessive and offensive noises from
all sources subject to its police powers. The
need for noise regulation is a matter of legisla-
tive determination and public policy and this
Ordinance is adopted in pursuance of and for the
purpose of securing and promoting the public
health, comfort, convenience, safety, welfare,
peace and quiet of the City of Cape Canaveral,
Florida, and the people residing therein. [Ord.
No. 2-74, § 1, 5 Feb. 1974]
Sec. 711.02 Excessive Noise Defined and
Prohibited. No person shall, within the limits
of the City of Cape Canaveral, create or cause
to be created any unreasonably loud, unnecessary
or disturbing noise. A noise shall be deemed to
be unreasonably loud and a violation of this
Chapter under the following circumstances:
(A) Any sound radiated for continuous or
recurrent periods, from any premises that produces
sound pressure levels at any point on the property
line of said premises or adjacent dwelling unit,
in excess of the following "A" Scale Limits, slow
meter response, measured in decibels:
"A" SCALE LIMITS
DISTRICT DAY NIGHT
Residential 65 60
Business 75 70
Industrial 80 75
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§ 711.02 NOISE ABATEMENT § 711.02
(B) Any sound emanating from an automobile,
truck, motorcycle, motor bus or other vehicle
weighing less than 10,000 lbs GVW, in excess
of the following "A" Scale Limits, measured with
fast meter response from a distance of 50 feet
from the centerline of the lane in which the
vehicle is traveling.
(1) On any street where the speed limit is
below 40 mph, 72 decibels;
(2) On any street where the speed limit is
40 mph or above, 82 decibels.
(C) Any sound emanating from the construction
or demolition of buildings or structures, or from
the maintenance or construction of streets or
highways, having a sound pressure level higher
than 90 decibels measured from a distance of
50 feet from the place of the action, or if the
source of the sound is on private property,
measured from the nearest property line.
(D) Any noise of an impulsive or intermittent
character, such as hammering, stamping or forging
operations, or gunfire, which produces sound
pressure levels in excess of the following "A"
Scale Limits, fast meter response, measured in
decibels at a distance of 50 feet, or at the
nearest property line, whichever is closer:
"A" SCALE LIMITS
(Fast Meter Response)
DISTRICT DAY NIGHT
Residential 70 60
Business 80 70
Industrial 85 75
[Ord. No. 2-74, §2, 5 Feb. 1974]
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§ 711.03 NOISE ABATEMENT § 711.04
Sec. 711.03 Method of Measurement Described.
The microphone used to measure the loudness of
a noise shall be placed at any point on the property
line or a point 50 feet distant from the noise
being measured, no closer than 5 feet from any
wall not less than 4 feet above the ground and
at right angles to the noise source. Sound
pressure levels shall be measured with a sound
level meter having an "A" weighted measuring
scale manufactured according to the American
National Standards Institute ANSI Standard S 1.4-
1971, which has been calibrated in accordance
with ANSI standards. [Ord. No. 2-74, § 3, 5 Feb 1974]
Sec. 711.04 Exceptions.
(A) Sound created by emergency activities or
vehicles, sounds giving warning of emergencies,
sounds customarily signalling particular times
of day and sounds created by gasoline powered
garden equipment shall be exempt from the
provisions of this Chapter.
(B) If the applicant can show to the City
Manager or his designee that a diligent investi-
gation of available noise abatement techniques
indicates that immediate compliance with the
requirements of this Chapter would be impractical
or unreasonable, a permit to allow exception from
the provisions contained in all or a portion
of this Chapter may be issued with appropriate
conditions to minimize the public detriment caused
by such exception. Such permit must be obtained
at least three days in advance from the City
Manager or his designee, and must be issued for
as short a duration as possible, but not to exceed
90 days. Said permit may be renewable upon a
showing of good cause. [Ord. No. 2-74, § 4,
5 Feb. 1974]
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§ 711.05 NOISE ABATEMENT § 711.05
Sec. 711.05 Penalty Provided. Any person
violating any of the provisions of this Chapter
shall be punished as provided in § 801.03.
[Ord. No. 2-74, § 5, 5 Feb. 1974]
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§ 711.01 NOISE ABATEMENT § 711.02
CHAPTER 711
NOISE ABATEMENT
Sec. 711.01 Policy to Prohibit Noise Declared.
It is hereby declared to be the policy of the
City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, to prohibit
unnecessary, excessive and offensive noises from
all sources subject to its police powers. The
need for noise regulations is a matter of legisla-
tive determination and public policy and this
Ordinance is adopted in pursuance of and for the
purpose of securing and promoting the public
health, comfort, convenience, safety, welfare,
peace and quiet of the City of Cape Canaveral,
Florida, and the people residing therein. [Ord.
No 2-74, §1, 5 Feb. 1974]
Sec. 711.02 Excessive Noise Defined and
Prohibited. No person shall, within the limits
of the City of Cape Canaveral, create or cause
to be created any unreasonably lord, unnecessary
or disturbing noise. A noise shall be deemed to
be unreasonably loud and a violation of this
Chapter under the following circumstances:
(A) Any sound radiated for continuous or
recurrent periods, from any premises that produces
sound pressure levels at any point on the property
line of said premises or adjacent dwelling unit,
in excess of the following "A" Scale Limits, slow
meter response, measured in decibels:
"A" SCALE LIMITS
DISTRICT DAY NIGHT
Residential 65 60
Business 75 70
Industrial 80 75
§711.03 NOISE ABATEMENT §711.04
Sec. 711.03 Method of Measurement Described.
The microphone used to measure the loudness of
a noise shall be placed at any point on the property
line of a point 50 feet distant from the noise
being measured, no closer than 5 feet from any
wall not less than 4 feet above the ground and
at right angles to the noise source. Sound
pressure levels shall be measured with a sound
level metter having an "A" weighted measuring
scale manufactured according to the American
National Standards Institute ANSI Standard S 1.4-
1971, which has been calibrated in accordiance
with ANSI standards. [Ord. No. 2-74, §3, 5 Feb 1974]
Sec. 711.04 Exceptions.
(A) Sound created by emergency activities or
vehicles, sounds giving warning of emergencies,
sounds customarily signalling particular times
of day and sounds created by gasoline powered
garden equipment shall be exempt from the
provisions of this Chapter.
(B) If the applicant can show to the City
Manager or his designee that a diligent investi-
gation of available noise abatement techniques
indicates that immediate compliance with the
requirements of this Chapter would be impractical
or unreasonable, a permit to allow exception from
the provisions contained in all or a portion
of this Chapter may be issued with appropriate
conditions to minimize the public detriment caused
by such exception. Such permit must be obtained
at least three days in advance from the City
Manager or his designee, and must be issued for
as short a duration as possible, but not to exceed
90 days. Said permit may be renewable upon a
showing of good cause. [Ord. No. 2-74, §4,
5 Feb. 1974]
§ 711.05 NOISE ABATEMENT §711.05
Sec. 711.05 Penalty Provided. Any person
violating any of the provisions of this Chapter
shall be punished as provided in §801.03.
[Ord. No. 2-74, §5, 5 Feb. 1974]
§ 711.02 NOISE ABATEMENT § 711.02
(B) Any sound emanating from an automobile,
truck, motorcycle, motor bus or other vehicle
weighing less than 10,000 lbs GVW, in excess
of the following "A" Scale Limits, measured with
fast meter response from a distance of 50 feet
from the centerline of the lane in which the
vehicle is traveling.
(1) On any street where the speed limit is
below 40 mph, 72 decibels;
(2) On any street where the speed limit is
40 mph or above, 82 decibels.
(C) Any sound emanating from the construction
or demolition of buildings or structures, or from
the maintenance or construction of streets or
highways, having a sound pressure level higher
than 90 decibels measured from a distance of
50 feet from the place of the action, or if the
source of the sound is on private property,
measured from the nearest property line.
(D) Any noise of an impulsive or intermittent
character, such as hammering, stamping or forging
operations, or gunfire, which produces sound
pressure levels in excess of the following "A"
Scale Limits, fast meter response, measured in
decibels at a distance of 50 feet, or at the
nearest property line, whichever is closer:
"A" SCALE LIMITS
(Fast Meter Response)
DISTRICT DAY NIGHT
Residential 70 60
Business 80 70
Industrial 85 75
[Ord. No. 2-74, § 2, 5 Feb. 1974]
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ORDINANCE NO. 2-74
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING NOISE WITI-IIN THE CITY
OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; ESTABLISHING
CERTAIN NOISE STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR EN-
FORCEMENT AND PENALTIES; REPEALING ORDINANCE
NO. 21-72 AND ANY OTHER ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
I-IEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE
CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the City of
Cape Canaveral, Florida, to prohibit unnecessary, excessive and offens-
ive noises from all sources subject to its police powers. The need for
noise regulation is a matter of legislative determination and public policy
and this Ordinance is adopted in pursuance of and for the purpose of
securing and promoting the public health, comfort, convenience, safety,
welfare, peace and quiet of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, and the
people residing therein.
SECTION 2. No person shall, within the limits of the City of
Cape Canaveral, create or cause to be created any unreasonably loud,
unnecessary or disturbing noise. A noise shall be deemed to be unreas-
onably loud and a violation of this Ordinance under the following
circumstances:
(a) Any sound radiated for continuous or recurrent periods, from
any premises that produces sound pressure levels at any point on the
property line of said premises or adjacent dwelling unit, in excess of the
following "A" Scale Limits, slow meter response, measured in decibels:
"A" SCALE LIMITS
DISTRICT DAY NIGHT
Residential 65 60
Business 75 70
Industrial 80 75
(b) Any sound emanating from an automobile, truck, motorcycle,
motor bus or other vehicle weighing less than 10, 000 lbs GVW, in excess
of the following "A" Scale Limits, measured with fast meter response
from a distance of 50 feet from the centerline of the lane in which the
vehicle is traveling.
(1) On any street where the speed limit is below
40 MPH 72 decibels;
(2) On any street where the speed limit is 40 MPH
or above 82 decibels.
(c) Any sound emanating from the construction or demolition of
buildings or structures, or from the maintenance or construction of
streets or highways, having a sound pressure level higher than 90decibels
measured from a distance of 50 feet from the place of the action, or if
the source of the sound is on private property, measured from the near-
est property line.
(d) Any noise of an impulsive or intermittent character, such as
hammering, stamping or forging operations, or gunfire, which produces
sound pressure levels in excess of the following "A" Scale Limits, fast
meter response, measured in decibels at a distance of 50 feet, or at the
nearest property line, whichever is closer:
"A" SCALE LIMITS - Fast Meter Response
DISTRICT DAY NIGHT
Residential 70 60
Business 80 70
Industrial 85 75.
SECTION 3. The microphone used to measure the loudness of a
noise shall be placed at any point on the property line or a point 50 feet
distant from the noise being measured, no closer than 5 feet from any
wall not less than 4 feet above the ground and at right angles to the noise
source. Sound pressure levels shall be measured with a sound level
meter having an "A" weighted measuring scale manufactured according
to the American National Standards Institute ANSI Standard S 1. 4-1971,
which has been calibrated in accordance with ANSI standards.
SECTION 4.
(a) Sound created by emergency activities or vehicles, sounds
giving warning of emergencies, sounds customarily signalling particular
times of day and sounds created by gasoline powered garden equipment,
shall be exempt from the provisions of this Ordinance.
(b) If the applicant can show to the City Manager or his designee
that a diligent investigation of available noise abatement techniques in-
dicates that immediate compliance with the requirements of this
Ordinance would be impractical or unreasonable, a permit to allow
exception from the provisions contained in all or a portion of this
Ordinance may be issued with appropriate conditions to minimize the
public detriment caused by such exception. Such permit must be obtained
at least three days in advance from the City Manager or his designee, and
must be issued for as short a duration as possible, but not to exceed 90
days. Said permit may be renewable upon a showing of good cause.
§801.03 SECTION 5. Any person violating any of the provisions of this
Ordinance shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined in an amount not ex-
ceeding two hundred dollars ($200. 00) or imprisonment not to exceed five
(5) days. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue
shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such.
SECTION 6. If any provision, clause, sentence, or paragraph of
this Ordinance, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances,
shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions
or application of the provisions of this Ordinance which can be given
effect without the invalid provisions or application and, to this end, the
provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
SECTION 7. Ordinance No. 21-72 and all other ordinances or
parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 8. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately
upon its adoption by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral,
Florida.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral.
Florida, this 5TH day of FEBRUARY , 1974.
[signature]
Mayor
Attest:
[signature & seal]
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
[signature]
City Attorney
First reading: Dec. 18/73
Advertised: Dec. 24/73
Posted: Dec. 19/73
Second reading: FEBRUARY 5, 1974
NAME YES NO ABS
MACLAY YES
RHAME YES
RUTOWSKI YES
SALVAGGIO YES
THURM NO
MICROFILMED 3-14-80
SECTION 4.
(a) Sound created by emergency activities or vehicles, sounds
giving warning of emergencies, sounds customarily signalling particular
times of day and sounds created by gasoline powered garden equipment,
shall be exempt from the provisions of this Ordinance.
(b) If the applicant can show to the City Manager or his designee
that a diligent investigation of available noise abatement techniques in-
dica.tes that immediate compliance with the requirements of this
Ordinance would be impractical or unreasonable, a permit to allow
exception from the provisions contained in all or a portion of this
Ordinance may be issued with appropriate conditions to minimize the
public detriment caused by such exception. Such permit must be obtained
at least three days in advance from the City Manager or his designee, and
must be issued for as short a duration as possible, but not to exceed 90
days. Said permit may be renewable upon .a showing of good cause.
1981 Codified SECTION 5. Any person violating any of the provisions of this
Ordinance shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined in an amount not ex-
ceeding two hundred dollars ($200.00) or imprisonment not to exceed five
(5) days. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue
shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such.
SECTION 6. If any provision, clause, sentence, or paragraph of
this Ordinance, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances,
shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions
or application of the provisions of this Ordinance which can be given
effect without the invalid provisions or application and, to this end, the
provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
SECTION 7. Ordinance No. 21-72 and all other ordinances or
arts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 8. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately
Chapter 711 Ord No 2-74
Noise Abatement Chap. 711
l. Rutowski
Sec. 711.01 Policy to Prohibit Noise Declared. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the City of
Cape Canaveral, Florida, to prohibit unnecessary, excessive and offens-
ive noises from all sources subject to its police powers. The need for
noise regulation is a matter of legislative determination and public policy
and this Ordinance is adopted in pursuance of and for the purpose of
securing and promoting the public health, comfort, convenience, safety,
welfare, peace and quiet of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, and the
people residing therein. [Ord. No. 2-74, §1, 5 Feb 1970]
Sec. 711.02 Excessive Noise Defined and Prohibited.
No person shall, within the limits of the City of
Cape Canaveral, create or cause to be created any unreasonably loud,
unnecessary or disturbing noise. A noise shall be deemed to be unreas-
onably loud and a violation of this Ordinance under the following
circumstances:
(A) Any sound radiated for continuous or recurrent periods, from
any premises that produces sound pressure levels at any point on the
property line of said premises or adjacent dwelling unit, in excess of the
following "A" Scale Limits, slow meter response, measured in decibels:
"A" SCALE LIMITS
DISTRICT DAY NIGHT
Residential 65 60
Business 75 70
Industrial 80 75
(B). Any sound emanating from an automobile, truck, motorcycle,
motor bus or other vehicle weighing less than 10, 000 lbs GVW, in excess
of the following "A" Scale Limits, measured with fast meter response
from a distance of 50 feet from the centerline of the lane in which the
vehicle is traveling.
(1) On any street where the speed limit is below
40 MPH 72 decibels;
(2) On any street where the speed limit is 40 MPH
or above 82 decibels.
(C). Any sound emanating from the construction or demolition of
buildings or structures, or from the maintenance or construction of
streets or highways, having a sound pressure level higher. than 90 decibels
measured from a distance of 50 feet from the place of the action, or if
the source of the sound is on private property, measured from the near-
est property line.
(D). Any noise of an impulsive or intermittent character, such as
hammering, stamping or forging operations, or gunfire, which produces
sound pressure levels in excess of the following "A" Scale Limits, fast
meter response, measured in decibels at a distance of 50 feet, or at the
nearest property line, whichever is closer:
"A" SCALE LIMITS - Fast Meter Response
DISTRICT DAY NIGHT
Residential 70 60
Business 80 70
Industrial 85 75.
[Ord. No. 2-70, §2, 5 Feb. 1974]
Sec. 711.03 Method of Measurement Described.
The microphone used to measure the loudness of a
noise shall be placed at any point on the property line or a point 50 feet
distant from the noise being measured, no closer than 5 feet from any
wall not less than 4 feet above the ground and at right angles to the noise
source. Sound pressure levels shall be measured with a sound level
meter having an "A" weighted measuring scale manufactured according
to the American National Standards Institute ANSI Standard S 1.4-1971,
which has been calibrated in accordance with ANSI standards.
[Ord. No. 2-74, §3, 5 Feb. 1974]
Sec. 711.04 Exceptions.
(A). Sound created by emergency activities or vehicles, sounds
giving warning of emergencies, sounds customarily signalling particular
times of day and sounds created by gasoline powered garden equipment,
shall be exempt from the provisions of this Ordinance.
(B). If the applicant can show to the City Manager or his designee
that a diligent investigation of available noise abatement techniques in-
. dicates that immediate compliance with the requirements of this
Ordinance would be impractical or unreasonable, a permit to allow
exception from the provisions contained in all or a portion of this
Ordinance may be issued with appropriate conditions to minimize the
public detriment caused by such exception. Such permit must be obtained
at least three days in advance from the City Manager or his designee, and
must be issued for as short a duration as possible, but not to exceed 90
days. Said permit may be renewable upon a showing of good cause.
[Ord. No. 2-74, §4, 5 Feb. 1974]
Sec. 711.05 Penalty Provided.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this
Ordinance shall, be punished as provbided in §801.03.
[Ord. No. 2-74, §5, 5 Feb. 1974]
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