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Neighbors, players clash over Bobby Riggs pickleball courts; code compliance cites noise violations
Summary
Dozens of residents and players packed the Jan. 22 Encinitas City Council meeting to air complaints and support for Bobby Riggs Racket & Paddle. Code compliance has found violations of the city's noise ordinance; staff said it is working with the operator, who must update permitting for pickleball operations.
A large crowd of residents and pickleball players packed the Jan. 22 Encinitas City Council meeting to air months of disputes over the Bobby Riggs Racket & Paddle facility in Leucadia. Speakers included neighbors who complained about sustained noise, late‑night shouting and parking impacts on adjacent streets, and players and community groups who said the facility is an inclusive community hub that provides exercise, social connection and fundraising space for local nonprofits.
Staff and code‑compliance update: City staff said that following complaints, code‑compliance officers investigated and found that the facility violated the city's noise ordinance. City staff told council that…
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