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Supervisors reopen discussion on county noise ordinance, deputies seek objective standard
Summary
Supervisors discussed a redlined draft of the county’s noise ordinance focused on avoiding subjective standards and decibel requirements; county attorney and sheriff’s staff said an objective, easily enforceable rule is preferred, and the item will return for public hearing and further study.
Members of the Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors reopened discussion on a redlined draft of the county’s noise ordinance, with supervisors, the county attorney and sheriff’s deputies debating how to create an objective, enforceable rule that works across dense and rural areas of the county.
Supervisor Rountree introduced the item and said she had received complaints from residents in higher-density developments. County Attorney Jones said the draft deliberately avoids decibel…
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