Commission adopts state-code noise language, cites 80-decibel example

Aug 31, 2026

The Big Water Planning and Zoning Commission voted Aug. 31 to add wording from state code into its municipal zoning language on excessive noise and used an 80-decibel reading as an illustrative example; commissioners discussed gravel-pit protections and enforcement questions.

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The Big Water Planning and Zoning Commission voted Aug. 31 to insert language from the state code into the town’s municipal and zoning code addressing excessive noise and included an 80-decibel example as part of that guidance. Nicole Wood moved to add the state-code verbiage and the 80-decibel example; Jack Brisbin seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

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