Noise Ordinance in the Entertainment District
Summary
Chief Assistant City Attorney Natalie McSlain explained the entertainment district's noise rules: complaints inside the district require a decibel meter violation, while residential complainants outside it must show the noise is plainly audible 200 feet away. Complaints have dropped sharply since the district was created. Police will run control tests with the Dive to help set a baseline.
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Last discussed Apr 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
No significant cost — the police department already has calibrated meters and an officer cheat sheet.
Businesses like the Dive get clear, fair standards; residents get a defined complaint process.
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