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DBI drafts tougher night‑noise rules and public‑notification steps after Rincon Hill complaints
Summary
DBI staff outlined a draft night‑noise permit policy that emphasizes outreach, a two‑week notice window, a 300‑foot notification radius in hot spots and public posting of active night‑work permits; staff said the draft preserves flexibility for non‑downtown areas and will be refined with MTA, DPW and the Health Department.
DBI presented a new draft policy on night‑noise permits in response to complaints from downtown neighborhoods, especially Rincon Hill. The draft, still in development, emphasizes outreach, transparency and mitigation requirements designed to reduce unexpected late‑night disturbances.
Key elements described by staff include a default two‑week advance notice to…
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