NOISE ORDINANCE, FILMING GUIDELINES TO BE DISCUSSED BY BRENHAM CITY COUNCIL

  

Changes to the City of Brenham’s rules on noise and the adoption of guidelines for filming in the city will be considered on Thursday by the Brenham City Council.

City staff will lead a presentation in work session regarding a draft noise nuisance ordinance, which was prepared after previous council work sessions. 

Features of the proposed noise nuisance ordinance that will be discussed include moving from a “plainly audible” standard to a decibel-based system, with maximum decibels based on the zoning area and time of day; types of noises that will always be allowed or prohibited, no matter the decibel level; the usage of the more permissive noise standard when a property line splits zones; live music venues; noise permits; enforcement by police; and the punishment for violators.

After the presentation, councilmembers will vote on amending the city’s existing code of ordinances to implement the new noise rules.

The council will also look to pass a resolution adopting administratively enforceable filming guidelines.  The resolution, being brought forth after council discussion on the matter earlier this month, is one of the requirements to become certified as a Film Friendly Texas Community.

In other business, the council will take up a resolution authorizing an agreement with TxDOT to temporarily close state right-of-way for the Hot Nights, Cool Tunes summer concert series, being held on July 8, 15, 22 and 29.

The council will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. at Brenham City Hall.

Click here to view the agenda packet for Thursday's meeting.