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Council adopts special-events ordinance amid council debate over amplified sound rules
Summary
The council approved Ordinance 876‑25 to establish a town permitting process for special events on public and private property; the measure passed 4–1 after hours of staff explanation and council discussion focused on amplified-sound language and enforcement procedures.
The Queen Creek Town Council on Oct. 15 adopted Ordinance 876‑25, adding Chapter 19 to the town code to provide a townwide permitting framework for special events and amending Chapter 9 (offenses). Police Chief (Interim) Bryan Bridal presented the measure and told council the change responded to repeated large private and public gatherings that have stretched police and other town resources.
Chief Bridal said the proposed code creates a single, clear set of definitions and a review process to handle intermittent events (less than four consecutive days) that deviate from the zoning or permitted use of a site, impact public roadways or require safety resources. He summarized the permitting timeline staff recommends: a 60‑day lead for large…
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