HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-12-094 - Noise Exemption - Cherry Park Neighbourhood AssociationREPORT TO:Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING:
May 28, 2012
SUBMITTED BY: Jeff Willmer, Deputy CAO, Community Services
Department, 519-741-2325
PREPARED BY:
Shayne Turner, Director of By-law Enforcement, 519-741-
2753
WARD(S) INVOLVED: 9
DATE OF REPORT: May 17, 2012
REPORT NO.: CSD-12-094
SUBJECT:
EXEMPTION TO CHAPTER 450 (NOISE) – CHERRY
PARK NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION
RECOMMENDATION:
That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be
granted to the Cherry Park Neighbourhood Association for their annual Cherry Festival
to be held at Cherry Park on Saturday July 7, 2012, between the hours of 11:00 AM and
6:00 PM.
BACKGROUND:
The Cherry Park Neighbourhood Association is holding their annual Cherry Festival in Cherry
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on Saturday July 5. It is anticipated that amplified music will be played at times throughout the
day. As such, they are requesting an exemption from Chapter 450 (Noise).
REPORT:
Given the nature and hours of the event, staff do not anticipate a significant noise concern. In
addition, staff are not aware of concerns relating to previous events.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The aforementioned amendments support the Community Priority of Quality of Life, as
contained in the City’s Strategic Plan.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
The Association will be advertising the event throughout the neighbourhood.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Jeff Willmer, Deputy CAO, Community Services Department
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