Golf noise dispute tests city noise rules and golf club
City officials say Marbella Golf Club must curb early morning maintenance noise in a mixed residential district while American Golf onwers seek clarity on where the noise standards apply. Residents vary in their tolerance as the dispute unfolds with legal and planning staff weighing the ordinance.
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City noise standards limit exterior noise to 30 minutes per hour
The ordinance sets exterior noise limits by district and time: residential areas may not exceed 65 dB(A) from 7 am to 9 pm, 55 dB(A) 7 pm to 10 pm, and 45 dB(A) 10 pm to 7 am, while commercial districts may reach 65 dB(A) at any time. Higher decibels are allowed for shorter periods.
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