RES 2024-49 Work Hour Resolution - Debris Removal and Repairs - Public and Private AdoptedRESOLUTION NO. 2024-49
AUTHORIZING A NOISE PERMIT FOR GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE CONTRACTED
CREWS TO REMOVE STORM DEBRIS AND CONDUCT REPAIRS RELATED TO
HURRICANE HELENE
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta has experienced significant storm damage due to
Hurricane Helene, resulting in substantial damage and debris across both public and private
properties within the city limits; and
WHEREAS, timely removal of storm debris and repairs to damaged properties are
critical to ensuring the safety, public health, and welfare of the residents of North Augusta; and
WHEREAS, Sec. 12-21(c)(9) of the City of North Augusta Code of Ordinances restricts
construction work to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays only; and
WHEREAS, the Ordinance allows the Council to grant a permit for work outside of these
hours in cases of urgent necessity for public safety and convenience; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta and other government agencies, as well as private
entities, have contracted with crews to assist in the removal of said debris and to conduct repairs,
requiring extended working hours to complete the tasks in a timely manner; and
WHEREAS, in order to facilitate the efficient removal of storm debris, mitigate potential
hazards, and expedite necessary repairs, it is necessary to provide an exemption from the City’s
noise ordinance for the duration of these operations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of
North Augusta, South Carolina, in a meeting duly assembled, that:
• Noise Ordinance Exemption: The City of North Augusta hereby grants a noise ordinance
permit to government-contracted and private-contracted crews for the purposes of storm
debris removal and property repairs related to Hurricane Helene.
• Hours of Operation: Authorized debris removal and repair operations may take place from
sunrise to sunset, Monday through Sunday, for a period of 180 days, beginning on October
21, 2024, and ending on April 19, 2025.
• Scope of Exemption: This exemption applies exclusively to noise generated by debris
removal activities, repair work, and the equipment associated with the contracted crews
and does not permit excessive or unnecessary noise unrelated to these tasks.
• Permit Duration: The noise ordinance exemption will remain in effect for the specified
180-day period. The City of North Augusta reserves the right to extend, modify, or
terminate this permit as deemed necessary.