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Votes at a glance: Columbus County commissioners approve noise rule change, PUD, public hearing and multiple procurement items
Summary
The board approved a set of motions including a noise-ordinance amendment that allows enforcement without a decibel meter, a planned-unit development zoning for a Tabor City tract, setting a public hearing on the wireless ordinance, transportation and procurement items, and personnel and budget amendments.
At its Oct. 6, 2025 meeting, the Columbus County Board of Commissioners recorded the following formal actions and outcomes.
- Noise ordinance amendment (Chapter 8, Part 1): The board approved an amendment to add Section 1(a), which clarifies that a noise violation may be determined without requiring a decibel measurement and may be based on the character, intensity, duration, repetition or plainly audible nature of the sound. The determination can be made by direct observation of a law enforcement officer or other authorized official. Motion to approve by Commissioner Bullard; second by Commissioner Smith. Outcome: Approved (voice vote).
- Planned Unit Development zoning (Cowan Track, Doshi/Goshen Road, Tabor City): The board approved…
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