PassedFinal tally · 5–0·Mar 22, 2023 · Regular·Item 12.03
Noise Ordinance Update – Accept Proposed Draft with Amended Operating Hours
Plain-language summary
The Commission unanimously accepted a draft noise ordinance for Tallahassee, with a friendly amendment from Commissioner Matlow setting operating hours at 11:00 p.m. Sunday–Thursday and 12:00 a.m. Friday–Saturday. Numerous public speakers, mostly from the hospitality and entertainment industry, opposed the ordinance citing negative economic impacts. The draft will now proceed through the formal ordinance process.
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How each commissioner voted
5 present
The Motion
As stated on the record
“Accept the proposed draft noise ordinance with operating hours specified as Sunday through Thursday at 11:00 p.m. and Friday through Saturday at 12:00 a.m.”
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Official agenda title
Noise Ordinance Update
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