News
May 20, 2009
Council Approves Civil Penalities For Nuisance Party And Noise Violations
The Raleigh City Council voted 6-1 on May 19 to amend the City’s nuisance party and noise ordinances to include civil penalties.
Under the ordinance, Raleigh police officers will be able to issue civil citations for nuisance party and noise violations. Penalties would be $100 for the first violation and $300 for each subsequent violation within 12 months of a previous violation. If a third civil penalty is issued against the same property within a 24-month period, the landlord will be given a probationary rental occupancy permit and required to pay $500 a year for two years and attend rental management classes. Persons issued civil citations can appeal to an independent arbitrator.
The addition of civil penalties to the nuisance party and noise ordinances takes effect on July 1.
Prepared by:
John Boyette
Public Affairs Specialist
Public Affairs Department
For More Information Contact:
Thomas A. McCormick
City Attorney
City Attorney Department
One Exchange Plaza, Suite 1020
Raleigh, NC 27602
919-831-6560
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