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An ordinance amending Chapter 9.30 of the Metropolitan Code to restrict construction noise.
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That Section 9.30.010 of the Metropolitan Code is hereby amended by deleting the provisions of the section in their entirety and substituting with the following:
9.30.010 - Construction sites-Restrictions.
It is unlawful for any person engaged in the construction, repair or demolition of buildings, structures, land, driveways or appurtenances thereto located within or adjoining a residential zone district within the area of the metropolitan government, including transportation of materials to and from a construction site, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., to emit, cause to be emitted, or permit the emission of any noise in excess of 70 Db(A) from construction equipment as measured from a point as close as possible to the outside walls of any residential structure located on the property affected by the noise at a height of four feet above the immediate surrounding surface.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
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This ordinance, as substituted, amends Chapter 9.30 of the Metro Code to further restrict construction noise in residential areas. Currently, Section 9.30.010 of the Metro Code, which was amended on December 15, 2020, prohibits noise related to construction located within or adjoining a residential zone district between the hours 8:00pm and 6:00am during the months of June, July, and August and between 7:00pm and 7:00am during the rest of the year. This ordinance would limit construction noise between the hours of 8:00pm and 8:00am throughout the year.