Noise variance application in NWX

Hydro Flask, at 525 NW York Dr, has requested a variance from the Bend noise ordinance for a 10-Year Party on August 9th.  The event would start at 4:00 pm and end at 10:00 pm. They have requested a decibel level of 85 dBA (the maximum allowed). (The normal limit is 65 dBA in residential zones.) The city manager takes comments from neighbors who may be affected into account when determining an appropriate decibel level for a variance. See the attached application for more information.

[Analysis: For comparison, 85 dBA is roughly twice as loud as TV-audio in your living room. It takes 600' to 1,200' from the source for concert music to drop to a level of 85 dBA, depending on sound levels at the stage. In this case, if the stage faces north, east, or south, homes in NWX near Clearwater & Fremont, those in Skyliner Summit on Outlook Vista, and those in The Reserve near Lakemont & Champanelle may experience sound levels above 85 dBA. If the stage faced west and a sound-dampening curtain were used behind the stage, it is unlikely that homes in the area would hear anything, even with a limit of 85 dBA. Most events Downtown, in Drake Park, and in Northwest Crossing that receive variances, do so at a level of 75 or 80 dBA.]

Comments should be directed to Eric King, City Manager, at eking@bendoregon.gov and Joshua Romero, Community Relations Manager, at jromero@bendoregon.gov.

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