Long Beach will likely again explore new laws, and new technology, to create a downtown in which homes and entertainment can co-exist.

The City Council on Tuesday will consider asking staff to study the impact of amplified sound from city-permitted outdoor events on the increasing number of homes and apartments in the downtown area.

The city manager would be asked to come up with recommendations by November, looking at new technology that can better insulate sound in dense, urban areas.

Staff would also be tasked with:

A review of current permitting procedures and the process for citing event organizers for noncompliance with city law.

Consideration of times of day, periods and frequency of events that are allowed in downtown.

Methods of measuring sound, such as bass, within residential buildings.

Downtown has always been a popular venue for large entertainment events, including Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, the Long Beach Pride Festival and Parade, the Downtown Summer and Music Series and other events.

The city, however, has seen a boom in construction of residential housing over the past few years, including the 221-unit The Current on Ocean Boulevard, an 800-unit student housing complex planned for The Streets (formerly City Place), and Oceanaire, a 216-unit complex on Ocean Boulevard.

The city in 2015 studied a similar noise-related issue, enacting new regulations on outdoor entertainment permits for rooftop patios at downtown restaurants. That new law came after a year-long moratorium on permits for downtown entertainment events.

Tuesday’s item is being put forth by Councilwoman Jeannine Pearce, who represents the Alamitos Beach area and parts of downtown.

The council meets at 5 p.m. Tuesday in Council Chambers, 333 W. Ocean Blvd.