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That Ordinance 9-116(3) be amended as described within with respect to activities restricted under the Noise Ordinance.
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That Section 9-116, subsection (3) of the Code of Ordinances be amended as follows:
Construction. Unless otherwise authorized by the enforcing authority, based on consideration of the factors contained in section 9-114 <https://library.municode.com/ma/somerville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH9OFMIPR_ARTVIIOFAGPUPE_DIV2NOCOOR_S9-114NOCOST> of this chapter, the public convenience and consultation with the ward alderman, it shall be unlawful to operate or permit the operation of any tools, pile drivers, hammers or equipment used in construction, drilling, or demolition, or similar work, or otherwise conduct any related activity before 7:00 a.m. and after 7:00 p.m. on weekdays, or before 9:00 a.m. and after 7:00 p.m. on Saturdays and the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas (unless such day falls on a Sunday), and or anytime on Sundays, and state and federal holidays Massachusetts Legal Holidays (as published by the Secretary of the Commonwealth), such that the sound therefrom creates a noise disturbance. This subsection (3) shall take effect on October 1, 2016 [__________, 2018].