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The Noise Ordinance, §19.04.030 of the Pleasanton Municipal Code, states the following: B. Multifamily Residential Property. No person shall produce or allow to be produced by any machine, animal, device, or any combination of the same, on multi - family residential property, a noise level in any dwelling unit in excess of 60 dBA except within the dwelling unit in which the noise source or sources originate. For purposes of this section, measurement of the noise level shall be taken at least four feet from any wall, floor, or ceiling inside any dwelling unit on the same property with the windows and doors of the dwelling unit closed. The Noise Ordinance § 9.04.070 allows noise exceptions during daytime. It states that: Any noise which does not produce a noise level exceeding 70 dBA at a distance of 25 feet under its most noisy condition of use shall be exempt from the provisions of Sections 9.04.030, 9.04.040 and 9.04.060(A)1 of this chapter between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. daily, except Sundays and holidays, when the exemption herein shall apply between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The Millers have stated that there was no problem with the Lodge until a few years ago when the door was installed and the rear yard area started to be used. The Millers have taken several noise readings from their rear yard with their own personal noise meter, and the readings have demonstrated noise levels over 70 dBA (Please see Exhibit G) it is unknown what the noise level was in the rear yard prior to the installation of the double door. Staff assumes that the noise level prior to the installation of the new door conformed to the Noise Ordinance. Specific Issues for Discussion 1. Should restrictions be placed on non -Lodge uses? Some of the non -Lodge uses have gone beyond weddings and private parties. The Lodge has been used as a commercial entertainment venue open to the public with entry for a fee. The original use permit did not define the scope of non -Lodge uses. Staff believes that it is necessary to place specific restrictions on non -Lodge uses so that it will be clear as to what uses are allowed. At a minimum, staff suggests that no events open to the public without a private invitation addressed to an individual or family unit be allowed. § 9.04.040 refers to noise limits in the commercial areas, and § 9.04.060(A) refers to noise limits on public property in any residential area. UP- 77 -13, Pleasanton Masonic Lodge - 7 - Planning Commission