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ORDINANCE NO.2726
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8.28 OF THE MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL
CODE ENTITLED "NOISE CONTROL"
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.Chapter 8.28 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Noise Control"is amended as follows:
8.28.050 Noises Exempt -Completely or Partially:
A. The following noises are exempt fromthe provisionsofthis chapter at alltimes, provided,that
nothingintheseexemptions isintended to preclude the possible reduction ofnoise consistent
with economic feasibility.
1. Noise originating from aircraft in flight,and sounds which originate at airports and are
directly related to flight operations;
2. Noise created by safety and protective devices,such as relief valves where noise
suppression would defeat the safety relief intent of the device;
3. Noise created byfirealarms, or noise created byemergency equipment,including but not
limitedto emergency standby or back-up equipment,and emergency work necessary in
the interests of law enforcement or of the health,safety,or welfare of the community, and
including, but not limitedto, any emergency work necessary to replace or repair essential
utilityservices;
4. Noise created by auxiliary equipment on motor vehicles used for highway maintenance;
5. Noise originating from officially sanctioned parades,sporting events,and other public
events;
6. Noise created bywarning devices not operated continuously for more than 30 minutes per
incident;
7.Noise created by motor vehicles when regulated by Section 8.28.030;
8. Noise created by natural phenomenon and unamplified human voices;
9. Noise created bymotorvehicles,licensed or unlicensed when operated offpublichighways
except when such sounds are received in residential zones of the city;
10.Noise created byexisting stationary equipmentused inthe conveyance ofwater by utilities
and noise created by existing electrical substations;
11.Noise created by sources inindustrialdistricts whichover the previous three years have
consistently operated in excess of 15 hours per day as a demonstrated routine or as a
consequence of process necessity.
B.The following sources of noise are exempt or partially exempt from the provisions of this
chapter:
1. Noise created by the operation of equipment or facilities of surface carriers engaged in
commerce by railroad;
2.Noise created by aircraft and float planes;
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3.Noise emanating from the temporary construction sites in residential zones except
between the hours of 10 p.m.and 7 a.m.unless otherwise approved by the City Council;
4.Noise emanating from temporary construction sites in commercial and industrial zones.
5.Noise created by aircraft engine testing and maintenance not related to flight operations
except between the hours of 10 p.m.and 7 a.m.;
6.Noise originating from motor vehicle racing events at existing authorized facilities.
C. It is the intention of City Council to consider amendments to this chapter controlling the
sources exempted in subsection Bof this section whenever the Washington State Department
of Ecology promulgates specific regulations relating to the specific sources in the future.
Section 2.This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5)days after its passage and publication of
its summary as provided by law.
Adopted by the City Council and signed by its Mayor on September 9,2014.
ATTEST:
Robert Taylor,Finance Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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rine L.Kenison,City Aftofney
Dick Deane,Mayor
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