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Clifton council keeps ‘No Outdoor Music’ restriction after Noise Committee briefing
Summary
After a Noise Committee overview and Planning Commission explanation of Special Use Permit language, the Clifton Town Council voted unanimously on April 22, 2015, to retain the existing 'No Outdoor Music' restriction for special use permits.
The Clifton Town Council heard a presentation from the Noise Committee and an overview from the Planning Commission Chair on April 22, 2015, and then voted unanimously to retain the existing restriction on outdoor music in Special Use Permits.
Steve Effros, speaking for the Noise Committee, summarized the proposed Noise Ordinance and how it differs from a revision proposed by Fairfax County. The council discussed categories of noise such as barking dogs and enforcement mechanisms before deciding to take the Noise Ordinance up separately at a future meeting for more deliberation.
The Planning Commission Chair explained that current Special Use Permits contain a restriction reading 'No Outdoor Music' and that outdoor music hosted by dining establishments would be accessory to the primary approved use rather than a principal permitted activity. The chair contrasted regulated, infrequent town-sponsored events such as Clifton Day—where music is scheduled and controlled—with ongoing commercial outdoor music.
Vice Mayor Dwayne Nitz moved that the council was not interested in removing the restrictions on outdoor music at this time; Wayne Nickum seconded and the motion passed unanimously, recorded as 6–0 in the minutes.
The minutes note the council will consider the Noise Ordinance separately at a later council meeting; no ordinance text, enforcement protocol, or schedule for further review was recorded in the minutes.
