Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Reno staff report: downtown "C-scale" bass readings typically 70–80 dB, peaks to about 110 dB; no ordinance proposed
Summary
City staff presented results of a 12-weekend noise study showing downtown C-scale (bass) ambient levels generally 70–80 decibels and event peaks near 110 dB; staff emphasized the presentation was informational and recommended broader, seasonal measurements before pursuing policy changes.
City staff told the Reno City Council on Nov. 19 that downtown ‘‘C-scale’’ bass noise—measured to capture booming low-frequency sound—routinely measures about 70–80 decibels on ordinary days and reached peaks as high as about 110 decibels during a large Believe Plaza concert this summer.
"We took 12 separate weekends between June and October," Angela Foose, assistant director of development services, said on the city podcast summarizing the meeting. "From a C scale level, it reached very, very…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
