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Published 8/15/2025 at 1 p.m.Updated 8/19/2025 at 10 a.m.
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08/21/2025 1:07 pm
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Community Feedback on Commercial Establishment Sound
The City is reviewing its current noise ordinance related to commercial establishments, which was last updated in January 2025. After a year-long downtown study, the Responsible Hospitality Institute presented the Sociable City Assessment to City Council in May. Based on the report's recommendations and resident concerns about outdoor amplified sound, the City is considering updates to how sound from commercial establishments is managed to better support both businesses and neighborhoods, especially in mixed-use areas.
Public Input Opportunities
How to Share Feedback
The City is seeking input from the community. Here's how you can participate: