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CITY OF TUKWILA
WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
CHAPTER 8.22 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE TO BRING TUKWILA
LAW INTO CONFORMITY WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS REGARDING
SOUNDS EMANATING FROM AIRCRAFT IN FLIGHT AND AMENDING
SECTIONS 8.22.130 AND 8.22.150 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO REMOVE AN INCONSISTENCY
WHEREAS, Federal Regulations preempt the regulation of noise originating
from aircraft in flight and noise originating at airports which is directly
related to flight operations, and
WHEREAS, the Tukwila Municipal Code is currently in conflict with Federal
Regulations regarding sounds relating to flight operations which are exempt
from noise restrictions, and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to bring Tukwila law into conformity with Federal
Regulations, other local noise ordinances, and the Washington State
Administrative Code, and
WHEREAS, there is currently a conflict between the provisions of Sections
8.22.130(7) and 8.22.150(9) relating to the unamplified human voice,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Tukwila Municipal Code Section 8.22.150(1) is hereby amended
to read as follows:
8.22.150 Sounds exempt at all times. The following sounds are
exempt from the provisions of this chapter at all times:
(1) Sounds originating from aircraft in flight and sounds that
originate at airports which are directly related to flight
operations. Sounds created by aircraft engine testing and
maintenance not related to flight operations between the hours
of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. (WAC 173.60.050(1)(3) and (4)(b).
If the testing or maintenance is performed at Boeing Field /King
County International Airport, the aircraft or component shall be
entirely within the ultimate airport property line as shown on
the map entitled "Boeing Field /King County International Airport
Airport Layout Plan" (prepared December 1, 1967, revised
August 1, 1986) at areas designated by the airport manager. It
is intended that this map be the reference map regardless of any
future changes, provided that the administrator may grant
exceptions to this subsection for good cause shown. A copy of
the Airport Layout Plan is at the office of the airport manager
of Boeing Field /King County International Airport.
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Section 2. Tukwila Municipal Code Section 8.22.130(7) is amended to read
as follows:
Section 3. Tukwila Municipal Code Section 8.22.050(9) is hereby
amended to read:
(9) Sounds caused by natural phenomena.
Section 4. This ordinance shall be in force and effect five days
from and after its passage by the Council and publication as required by
law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
this PA day of 1988.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
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CIT C LERK, MAXINE ANDERSON
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
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FILED 0 WITH THE CITY CLERK: 6-4-&17
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 4 G- y8
PUBLISHED: G -i2 -Qg
EFFECTIVE DATE: t-/'7't
ORDINANCE NO.: /i4 S
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(7) The amplified or unamplified human voice which unreasonably
interferes with peace, comfort and repose of property owners or
possessors between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
MAtR', GARY'VAN DUSEN
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
CHAPTER 8.22 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE TO BRING TUKWILA
LAW INTO CONFORMITY WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS REGARDING
SOUNDS EMANATING FROM AIRCRAFT IN FLIGHT AND AMENDING
SECTIONS 8.22.130 AND 8.22.150 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO REMOVE AN INCONSISTENCY
On June 6, 1988, the City Council of the City of Tukwila passed Ordinance
No. /468 which amended Tukwila Municipal Code Section 8.22.150(1) to
make exempt from the chapter regulating noise certain sounds originating from
airplanes in flight and sounds originating at airports which relate to flight
operations and further amended Tukwila Municipal Code Sections 8.22.130(7) and
8.22.150(9) to make them consistent.
The full text of this ordinance will be mailed without charge to anyone
who submits a written request to the City Clerk of the City of Tukwila for a
copy of the text.
APPROVED by the City Council at their meeting of
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1988.
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fiA a'NE ANDERSON, CITY CLERK
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