Monterey County Grand Jury
• 2022-2023
• Agency Response
Response to:
Noise Ordinance: Sleepless in Monterey County
County of Monterey's Response to Noise Ordinance, Sleepless in Monterey County*
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Findings and Recommendations 11 findings
F1
The Noise Complaint Hotline is only staffed for limited days and times; therefore, it is inadequately serving the community.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
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F2
A single HCD code enforcement officer is insufficient to respond to all complaints submitted during peak call times.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
HCD extend the hours of the noise complaint hotline beyond 10 p.m. on weekends to accommodate the extended hours of special events
F3
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Related Recommendations (1)
R3
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F4
Because the MCSO considers noise complaints a lower priority than life, safety, and property calls, they are often unable to respond in a timely manner to noise complaints.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
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F5
HCD community outreach regarding permit requirements is insufficient to reach those who may be unaware of the need for special event permits.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
HCD develop an outreach program to encourage residents to report any advertisements of planned special events and to call the hotline
F6
Certain property owners are knowingly renting their land to others who host large, for profit, public events without proper permits, causing nuisance and safety issues to adjacent residents.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6
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F7
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Related Recommendations (1)
R7
DocuSign Envelope ID: ACC8C16C-9C21-4833-869B-F61C05D01270 REPORT TITLE: 2022 - 2023 Monterey County Civil Grand Jury Topic: "Noise Ordinance: Sleepless in Monterey County" RESPONSE BY: Housing and Community Development RESPONSE TO:
F8
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Related Recommendations (1)
R8
Board of Supervisors impose stricter fines and penalties for repeat offenders of special event code violations
F9
MCSO has an effective working relationship with CHP to patrol roads within unincorporated areas, providing an opportunity to acquire assistance with the road- related repercussions of large, unpermitted events. DocuSign Envelope ID: ACC8C16C-9C21-4833-869B-F61C05D01270
No recommendations for this finding
F10
4 ....................................... ....
No recommendations for this finding
F11
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No recommendations for this finding
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