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Bluffton council asks staff to clarify noise rules for special events, to test decibel and bass levels
Summary
Council reviewed proposed amendments to municipal code sections on special events and park rules focused on amplified sound at Oyster Factory Park and similar venues; members asked staff to clarify enforcement language, perform decibel and low‑frequency (bass) testing at events, and return with recommendations before drafting ordinance text.
Bluffton council members on Tuesday discussed proposed municipal‑code changes aimed at tightening rules for amplified sound at town parks and special events, focusing discussion on Oyster Factory Park and how low‑frequency bass affects nearby residents.
Town staff said the amendments would align the noise ordinance, the special events rules and facility rental terms to make enforcement clearer and to define penalties for violations. Lindy Simino, the town’s special events manager, and the police chief joined staff during the workshop.
Mayor and council members emphasized two recurring issues: whether the current code clearly requires special events to meet the…
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