Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 12-2-2025
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Consideration, discussion, and possible preview of Ordinance No. 3901 amending Section 16-12 of the Broken Arrow Code of Ordinances to add a new subsection addressing noise generated by places of public assembly located near residential property
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Background:
Section 16-12 of the Code of Ordinances prohibits disturbing the peace through loud or unnecessary noise and identifies specific examples of regulated conduct. The proposed amendment adds a new subsection establishing an objective, location-based standard for amplified or music-based sound originating from places of public assembly situated within close proximity to residential property.
The amendment defines “place of public assembly,” applies a clear audibility standard measured inside a dwelling unit with doors and windows closed, and establishes a continuous-duration threshold for enforcement. The language is content-neutral and preserves existing exemptions.
Overall, the ordinance clarifies enforcement parameters, strengthens residential quiet-use protections, and integrates seamlessly into the existing noise framework without altering other subsections of §16-12.
Cost: $0
Funding Source: N/A
Requested By: City Manager’s Office
Approved By: City Manager’s Office
Attachments: Ordinance No. 3901
Recommendation:
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Preview the Ordinance and set for adoption
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