Proposed Noise Ordinance Changes: Applies to sidewalk cafes in the right-of-way
• Speakers shall be permanently mounted and oriented downwards or directly toward the sidewalk café. Speakers shall be identified on the approved plan for a sidewalk café permit.
• Indoor speakers located within 20 ft. of the doorway which opens onto the street right-of-way shall be oriented away from the doorway.
• No speakers may be placed in the right-of-way unless the abutting business has an approved plan in a sidewalk café permit which identifies the speaker locations.
• Privately owned outdoor places: whenever possible outdoor speakers shall be oriented away from the right-of-way and residential properties
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Travis Norton at 727-388-0682 or tnorton@stpete.com.