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Denver Noise Ordinances Could Change. What Would Be Different? | Westword

Denver Noise Rules Poised to Change for First Time Since 2008. Here's How. Denver's noise rules haven't kept up with the city's growth, leading to fights about pickleball, bars, concerts, trash ... read more

El Paso bars rack up fines as city council tightens noise rules - KFOX

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) — Some El Paso bars are accruing more and more fines from the city for noise violations. This all came before Tuesday's vote in the City Council to tighten noise regulations. read more

Plateau-Mont-Royal new noise rules? It’s just ‘more talk, talk, talk,’ bar owner says - MSN

One main change is the introduction of spectral emergence. This measures how much a venue’s noise stands out from regular city sounds. Officials say it better reflects what people actually hear. read more

'Bars are scared' | Business group seeking revisions to Louisville's noise ordinance

They want to change it so the rules specifically state a maximum volume — measured in decibel level — 100 feet away from a business. Currently, measuring the sound comes down to the human ear. read more

Noise, curfew, floodlights, bars in cars: How Mobile plans to crack down on downtown problems

Ensuring the city’s noise ordinance is followed and cracking down on loud music. Require patrons within the downtown area drink alcoholic beverages within the prescribed 16-ounce LODA-labeled ... read more

Raleigh nightlife tensions rise over noise rule changes | Raleigh News & Observer

Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell, who was elected last fall, said the noise ordinance change seems to put police and businesses in “a very awkward position” and leaves “very frustrated citizens.” ... read more

NYC residents make money off noise complaints targeting bars, restaurants - New York Post

The self-appointed “noise police” make between 25% and 50% of the fines levied against businesses that are accused of using outdoor sound systems to attract patrons. read more

Zero-tolerance noise ordinance starts soon in Louisville - whas11.com

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In a city where bourbon and unique late-night offerings fuel booming tourism trends, a new zero-tolerance noise policy is stoking fear among some within Louisville's bar and ... read more

Denver council passes noise rules on construction, early trash pickup

Under the old rules, construction noise had to exceed a certain decibel limit during the restricted hours of 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekdays and 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. on weekends to violate the rules ... read more

How loud is too loud? Denver considers new noise regulations

Denver is now working on changes to its noise regulations. The latest proposal would let trash haulers, a main target of complaints, begin pick-ups two hours earlier (5 a.m.) in central Denver and ... read more

Raleigh nightlife tensions rise over noise rule changes | Durham Herald Sun

Enforcement of COVID-19 regulations, struggles after the pandemic and frequent changes to the city’s noise ordinance have contributed to the mistrust between the city and bar and nightclub owners. read more

Plateau-Mont-Royal’s new noise rules? ‘It’s just more talk, talk, talk,’ bar owner says - Montreal Gazette

One main change is the introduction of spectral emergence. This measures how much a venue’s noise stands out from regular city sounds. Officials say it better reflects what people actually hear. read more