Amplified Sound and Noise

On June 19, 2018, the City Council approved changes to Benicia Municipal Code Title 8 (Healthy and Safety) and Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) related to noise and amplified sound. On June 5, 2018, the City Council amended the Downtown Mixed Use Master Plan (DMUMP) related to amplified music. These changes allow amplified music in commercial zones and along First Street with the approval of a Use Permit.

 Ordinance No. 18-15 (Title 8, Noise Ordinance, Amendments),

Ordinance No. 18-16 (Title 17, Zoning, Amendments), and

Resolution No. 18-55 (Downtown Mixed Use Master Plan Amendments).