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Clear Lake Shores council amends municipal noise rules
Summary
The council adopted Ordinance 2026-04 on April 7 to revise permissible noise levels and exceptions in the municipal code; the change establishes updated district-specific limits and retains a Class C misdemeanor penalty. The council discussed that the city currently lacks a special-consent process for events outside normal hours.
The Clear Lake Shores City Council on April 7 adopted Ordinance 2026-04, which amends Section 82-362 ("Permissible Noise Level") and Section 82-364 ("Exceptions") of the municipal code to update allowed noise levels by zoning district and to clarify exceptions. The ordinance carries a penalty provision for a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed the maximum allowed by law. Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Fenwick made the motion to adopt; Councilwoman Susan Baker seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Council discussion focused on how the city handles requests for special permission to exceed standard hours for events. Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Fenwick asked about an existing procedure for special consent; City Administrator Mike Kramm replied, "we do not have one." The council did not adopt a separate permitting process at this meeting; the ordinance amends the code's noise thresholds and exceptions but leaves event-permitting procedures unchanged. The ordinance was recorded in the minutes as Ordinance 2026-04 and will take effect as provided in the ordinance language.
