2. A noise study is required to certify expected noise levels before a Town Council decision and 1

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year after issuance of their Certificate of Occupancy to assess the impact of both the frequency and chronic noise potential. This will include proposed mitigation efforts and be certified by a licensed acoustic engineer. a. Noise levels shall never exceed the dBA established in the conditions of the Special Use Permit measured from any lot line. b. The Zoning Administrator may require a noise study to be prepared by a licensed third-party acoustical engineer by choice of the local government zoning authority at the applicant’s expense at any time to maintain compliance with this ordinance. These noise studies shall be limited to two (2) within one (1) calendar year, unless the subject property is found to be in violation with the established noise limits. c. The property owner shall incur a civil penalty as described in the Town of Selma fee schedule for each and any completed noise study that determines the decibel level exceeds the established noise limits until the violation is abated.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.8/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.