HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-13-013 - Noise Exemption Request - Vien Quang Buddhist AssociationREPORT TO:Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING:
January 28, 2013
SUBMITTED BY: Michael May, Deputy CAO, Community Services
Department, 519-741-3400, extension 3523
PREPARED BY:
Shayne Turner, Director of By-law Enforcement, 519-741-
2753
WARD(S) INVOLVED: 10
DATE OF REPORT: January 21, 2013
REPORT NO.: CSD-13-013
SUBJECT:
NOISE EXEMPTION REQUEST – VIEN QUANG
BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION OF KITCHENER-WATERLOO
RECOMMENDATION:
That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code, be
granted to the Vien Quang Buddhist Association of Kitchener-Waterloo at 23 Campbell
Avenue, on February 9, 2013,between the hours of 5 PM to 1 AM, as part of their Lunar
New Year’s Celebration.
BACKGROUND:
The Vien Quang Buddhist Association of Kitchener-Waterloo is celebrating their Autumn
Festival on February 9, 2013, at their temple located at 23 Campbell Avenue. As part of their
celebration, they are planning some events on the outside of their temple property. As a result,
the Association has submitted a request for an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of
Kitchener Municipal Code. A copy of their request is attached.
REPORT:
The temple has held this event each fall for several years now, as well as other events such as
their Autumn Festival. Staff are not aware of any significant concerns with regard to past
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:
This event is communicated throughout the Vietnamese community within Waterloo Region.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Michael May, Deputy CAO, Community Services Department
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