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Committee defers noise ordinance amendment after questions about muffler language and electric vehicles
Summary
Council member Ellis introduced an amendment to section 9.20.020 of the Metropolitan Code to curb excessive motor vehicle noise in residential zones. Members raised concerns that the bill's muffler requirement could unintentionally prohibit electric or other non‑combustion vehicles; the committee voted to defer for one meeting to fix language.
Council member Tasha Ellis presented BL2025-955, an amendment to section 9.20.020 of the Metropolitan Code intended to reduce excessive motor vehicle noise within residential zoning districts.
Ellis said her objective was to "reduce the excessive vehicle noise in our neighborhoods by setting fair, enforceable standards." She added that constituents in her district had…
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