City of Madison - File #: 21682

• File #: 21682
• Version: 1
• Name: Sound Amplification Areas
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 3/9/2011
• In control: DOWNTOWN COORDINATING COMMITTEE
• On agenda: 3/29/2011
• Final action: 3/29/2011
• Enactment date: 4/7/2011
• Enactment #: ORD-11-00058
• Title: Amending Section 24.04(3) of the Madison General Ordinances to create two new sound amplification permit areas, authorize the Park Commission to establish sound amplification permit fees, and clarify the application process for sound amplification permits.
• Sponsors: Joseph R. Clausius, Michael E. Verveer

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
3/29/2011	1	COMMON COUNCIL	Adopt Unanimously	Pass
3/17/2011	1	DOWNTOWN COORDINATING COMMITTEE	RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL WITH THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS - REPORT OF OFFICER
3/15/2011	1	COMMON COUNCIL	Referred	Pass
3/9/2011	1	Attorney's Office/Approval Group	Referred for Introduction

Fiscal Note
There may be a minor increase in General Fund revenues of a few hundred dollars annually derived from permit fees.
Title
Amending Section 24.04(3) of the Madison General Ordinances to create two new sound amplification permit areas, authorize the Park Commission to establish sound amplification permit fees, and clarify the application process for sound amplification permits.
Body
DRAFTER'S ANALYSIS: Under Sec. 24.04, the Parks Division issues amplification permits for designated spaces in the State Street area, allowing the permit holder to use amplification equipment to amplify sound. The permit also serves as a reservation of the space for a specific period of time as set forth in the ordinance. This amendment creates two new permitted sound amplification areas downtown and establishes the times during which they are available: one at Rotary Centennial Park which will be reservable from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sundays through Fridays, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., 11:30 to 1:00 p.m., and 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Saturdays. The other new space is at Peace Park, reservable from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. daily. This ordinance also clarifies that the sound amplification permit fees and associated electrical use fees are established by the Park Commission, adds a reference to filing applications on the city website, and makes editorial changes throughout Sec. 24.04(3) to clarify the application process.
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