Report to: General Committee Date
of Meeting: June
12, 2006
SUBJECT: Canadian
Motorcycle & Extreme Sports Festival- Noise By-law Exemption
PREPARED BY: W.
Wiles, Manager, By-law Enforcement & Licencing, x4851
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT Committee approve the
following exemptions to By-law 2003-137 (Noise By-law) for the Canadian
Motorcycle & Extreme Sports Festival:
On June 16, allow amplified music to 7 p.m.
On June 17, allow
amplified music to 7 p.m and vehicle
noise from noon to 7 p.m.
On June 18, allow noise from vehicle noise from noon to 4 p.m.
To grant the operators of the
Canadian Motorcycle & Extreme Sports Festival an exemption from the Town’s
Noise By-law.
The operators of the Canadian Motorcycle & Extreme
Sports Festival- June 16th to 18th at the Markham
Fairgrounds has requested exemptions to the Noise By-law for amplified music
past the prescribed time and for the operation of vehicles (motorcycles, trail bikes, snowmobiles, etc.)
which are prohibited at all times other than on highways or places intended for
automobile operation.
The exemptions for amplified music are required for music
from within an outdoor tent that will occur until 7
p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The by-law restricts amplification of
music to 5 p.m. each. The second
exemption is required as the operation of motorcycles, trail bikes,
snowmobiles, etc are prohibited at all times other than on highways or places
intended for automobile operation, such as a race track.
Noise by-laws are restrictive in
scope to ensure the residents enjoy an environment free from unusual,
unnecessary, or excessive noise. With the restrictive nature, the by-law
contains provisions for the Manager, By-law Enforcement & Licencing and
Council to grant exemptions to the by-law where specific community events or
occurrences warrant an exemption.
By-law provisions require Council
approval for an exemption to allow for the operation of the vehicles at
Fairgrounds, other than for normal use. Use of vehicles for racing,
demonstrations, and exhibitions and the associated higher levels of noise with
those activities can be disruptive to everyday residential activities.
The operators have received
Council endorsement for designation as a Significant Event in conjunction with
Special Permit Liquor Licence Application. An ad advising the community of the
noise by-law exemption was placed in the Markham Economist & Sun. The noise
exemption periods are limited to afternoon and early evening periods only.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:
None
ACCESSIBILITY CONSIDERATIONS:
Nonce
ENGAGE 21ST CONSIDERATIONS:
Nonce
BUSINESS UNITS CONSULTED AND AFFECTED:
None
RECOMMENDED
BY: ________________________ ________________________
S.
Birrell A.
Taylor
Town Clerk Commissioner,
Corporate Services
Attachment A- Newspaper Ad- May 25th
& 27th editions of Markham Economist & Sun
Attachment A- Newspaper Ad- May 25th & 27t- Markham Economist & Sun
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Notice of Application
for
Noise By-Law Exemption
Canadian
Motorcycle & Extreme Sports Festival
Markham
Fairgrounds
11900
McCowan Road
JUne 16-18, 2006
The Canadian
Motorcycle & Extreme Sports Festival has applied to the Town of Markham for an exemption to
Noise By-Law 2003-137
Exemption is required
to allow for activities associated with the upcoming festival. Activities
requiring an exemption include:
Amplified Music
Allow
to 7 p.m. on
Friday & Saturday; whereas, by-law does not permit past 5 p.m.
Noise from Operation of Trail Bikes,
Track Bikes, and Snowmobiles
Allow
from Noon to 7 p.m on Saturday and from Noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday; whereas, by-law does not permit the
noise from identified vehicles at that location at any time
Parties wishing to
comment on the proposed exemption may do so using the contact information
below. Submissions in writing to be received by the Town no later than June 1, 2006
By-Law Enforcement
& Licensing
Town of Markham
101 Town Centre Blvd
Markham , Ontario
L3R 9W3
T:905-475-4851
E: bwiles@markham.ca
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