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Residential noise ordinance

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.

Public comments (2)

SupportiveTom BalhoffOct 14, 2026

Supported the decibel limits on behalf of the Sherwood Forest Citizens Association, explaining a lawsuit failed for lack of objective limits and the numbers match EPA, WHO, Lafayette, and New Orleans standards.

Metropolitan Council - Oct 14, 2026 · 1:47:26 →
MixedRobert JoynerOct 14, 2026

Supported the concept but urged revisiting the numbers, noting 60 dB is below a lawnmower and 50 dB is a quiet conversation — too strict for normal property use.

Metropolitan Council - Oct 14, 2026 · 1:49:34 →