Council adopts amendment to town noise code to align with state law

The Payson Common Council on Oct. 8 adopted Ordinance 9‑72, the second reading of an amendment to the town code (Title 13, Chapter 130) that revises summertime construction hours and other noise provisions to bring the town ordinance into alignment with state law.

The item was presented as the second reading; staff offered to answer questions and no public testimony was offered during the hearing. After closing the public hearing, Council moved to approve the ordinance. The council vote passed 6–0 with one member absent.

The amendment updates the town’s noise ordinance language and working hours for summertime construction to conform with applicable state statutory standards; staff said the change was intended to ensure the local code does not conflict with state law.

What happens next: The ordinance was adopted on second reading and will be published and codified in the town code. The record shows no public opposition during the hearing.