HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-2117 City Code 6-3-6 Public Disturbance CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. 26-2117
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: CAVENER,LITTLE ROBERTS, OVERTON
STRADER, TAYLOR,WHITLOCK
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING MERIDIAN CITY CODE SECTION
6-3-6, REGARDING NOISES CREATING PUBLIC DISTURBANCE, AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Meridian finds that the following ordinance
will serve the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of Meridian;
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN,ADA COUNTY, IDAHO:
Section 1. That Meridian City Code section 6-3-6 shall be repealed, and replaced with
language to read as follows:
6-3-6. -Noises creating public disturbance.
A. Prohibited acts. It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or for any person in possession of
property to allow to originate from such property:
1. Sounds or noise at a volume that unreasonably disturbs the peace, comfort or enjoyment
of others;
2. Sounds or noise in a location that prevents the activities of a business, or enjoyment of a
residence; or
3. Sounds and or noise between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. audible fifty feet
(50') or farther from the source.
B. Exceptions. The prohibition of this section shall not apply to sounds necessary to protect
public safety, including those caused by:
1. Any emergency vehicle or personnel when responding to an emergency call or acting in
time of emergency.
2. Lawful movement of vehicles on public roadways.
3. Locomotives or other railroad equipment.
4. Burglar or fire alarms that are not in violation of this code.
5. Safety warning devices required by law.
6. Activity allowed by Title 11, Meridian City Code, or pursuant to a government agency's
permit, code, or order.
C. Violation,penalties.A violation of this section shall be a misdemeanor.
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Section 2. That this ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and
publication.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 3rd day of
March, 2026.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 3rd day of March,
2026.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Robert E. Simison, Mayor Chris Johnson, City Clerk
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CERTIFICATION OF SUMMARY:
William L.M.Nary, City Attorney of the City of Meridian, Idaho, hereby certifies that the summary below
is true and complete and upon its publication will provide adequate notice to the public.
William L. M.Nary, City Attorney
SUMMARY OF CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. 26 -2117
An ordinance repealing and replacing Meridian City Code Section 6-3-6,regarding noises creating public
disturbance, and providing an effective date.
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03/06/26 21410 SUMMARY OF
CITY OF MERIDIAN
ORDINANCE NO.26-2117
An ordinance repealing and
MERIDIAN, CITY OF replacing Meridian City Code
33 E. BROADWAYAVENUE Section 6-3-6, regarding nois-
MERIDIAN, ID 83642 es creating public disturbance,
and providing an effective date.
A full text of this ordinance is
available for inspection at City
Hall, City of Meridian,33 East
Broadway Avenue, Meridian,
Idaho.This ordinance shall be
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lication of this summary.
723715 ORD 26-2117 03/10/26 03/10/26 2 $24.80
March 10,2026 723715
Payments:
Date Method Card Type Last 4 Digits Check Amount
Discount: $0.00 Gross:$24.80
Surcharge: $0.00 Paid Amount:$0.00
Credits: $0.00
Amount Due:$24.80
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