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City adopts modernized noise ordinance after short public hearing
Summary
The Brownsville Board of Mayor and Aldermen adopted Ordinance 1047 on second reading to replace a 60‑year‑old noise law with updated rules and a civil fine (up to $50 per day). Planning staff emphasized the change was to modernize enforcement tools for community purposes.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen on March 17 approved Ordinance 1047, a rewritten noise ordinance intended to replace the city’s 60‑year‑old rule. Planning commission representative Mr. Shelter said the update “modernize[s] it, bring it up to date,” explaining the old ordinance lacked clarity and enforcement tools.
The council opened a public hearing on the ordinance, described it as applying to loud noises inside city limits and noted the proposed penalty of up to $50 per day for violations. No members of the public offered comment during the hearing.
After the hearing, a motion to adopt Ordinance 1047 on second reading was moved, seconded and approved by the board.Approval was recorded by the customary voice/sign vote; no roll call tally was provided in the transcript.
The ordinance’s text as presented is intended to give the city a clearer enforcement mechanism for noise complaints and to align language with current community‑purpose enforcement practices. The council did not identify an effective date during the discussion; staff will follow up with implementation details if required by the ordinance.
