County of Monterey - File #: ORD 22-026

• File #: ORD 22-026
• Name: Noise Ordinance
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/2/2022
• In control: Board of Supervisors
• On agenda: 6/21/2022
• Final action: 6/21/2022
• Title: a. Find that an ordinance amending Chapter 10.60 of the Monterey County Code to modify regulations for the control of nighttime noise and enforcement mechanisms of the Chapter is exempt per CEQA Guidelines section 15308 because the ordinance is an action taken by the County to assure the enhancement and protection of the environment and involves procedures for protection of the environment; and b. Adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 10.60 of the Monterey County Code to modify regulations for the control of nighttime noise and enforcement mechanisms of the Chapter.

Date	Action By	Action	Result
6/21/2022	Board of Supervisors	adopted	Pass

Title
a. Find that an ordinance amending Chapter 10.60 of the Monterey County Code to modify regulations for the control of nighttime noise and enforcement mechanisms of the Chapter is exempt per CEQA Guidelines section 15308 because the ordinance is an action taken by the County to assure the enhancement and protection of the environment and involves procedures for protection of the environment; and
b. Adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 10.60 of the Monterey County Code to modify regulations for the control of nighttime noise and enforcement mechanisms of the Chapter.
Report
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Find that an ordinance amending Chapter 10.60 of the Monterey County Code to modify regulations for the control of nighttime noise and enforcement mechanisms of the Chapter is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") per CEQA Guidelines section 15308 because the ordinance is an action taken by the County to assure the enhancement and protection of the environment and involves procedures for protection of the environment; and
b. Adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 10.60 of the Monterey County Code to modify regulations for the control of nighttime noise and enforcement mechanisms of the Chapter

SUMMARY
On May 24, 2022, the Board of Supervisors introduced the ordinance and advanced the ordinance for adoption at the meeting on June 21, 2022 at 10:30 am.

DISCUSSION
This ordinance amends Chapter 10.60 of the Monterey County Code to modify regulations for the control of nighttime noise and enforcement mechanisms. The ordinance adds a definition of "Amplified noise" to better define impermissible nighttime noise. The ordinance also makes modifications to enforcement options when the Chapter is violated.

Existing County regulations classify the first violation of this Chapter as an infraction punishable by a fine of not more than $250, and classify all subsequent violations as a misdemeanor punishab...