HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-11-047 - Exemption to Chapter 450 Noise - Westheights Community ChurchREPORT TO:Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING:
May 2, 2011
SUBMITTED BY: Shayne Turner, Acting Deputy CAO, Community Services,
Ext. 2753
PREPARED BY:
Shayne Turner, Director of By-law Enforcement, Ext. 2753
WARD(S) INVOLVED:
Ward 7
DATE OF REPORT:
April 20, 2011
REPORT NO.:
CSD-11-047
SUBJECT:
EXEMPTION TO CHAPTER 450 (NOISE) – WESTHEIGHTS
COMMUNITY CHURCH
RECOMMENDATION:
That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to
the Westheights Community Church at 82 Westheights Drive, for their annual outdoor carnival
to be held on June 12, 2011, between the hours of 3:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
BACKGROUND:
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The Westheights Community Church is holding their annual outdoor carnival on June 12,
between the hours of 3 P.M. and 9 P.M.. The event will include children’s music being played
outside during this time. As such, the group has applied for an exemption to Chapter 450
(Noise).
REPORT:
The Church advises that the event is well advertised throughout the community to advise of the
upcoming event. The group is also working with the Transportation Planning Division with
regard to the closing of the street during the event.
This event has been held several times in the past and the By-law Enforcement Division is not
aware of any complaints received.
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ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
Approval of a noise exemption for this event supports the Community Priority of Quality of Life,
as contained in the City’s Strategic Plan.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
The Church ensures that the adjacent neighbourhood is advised of the event well in advance.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Shayne Turner, Acting Deputy CAO, Community Services Department
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