Temecula musicians, businesses press council to revise noise rules amid enforcement

Dozens of musicians, venue owners and Old Town residents urged the Temecula City Council on July 8 to revise how the city enforces its noise rules after recent citations forced some venues to cancel live music nights.

The comments, made during the meeting’s public-comment period, centered on enforcement of a sound ordinance adopted in 2006 that multiple speakers said is now being actively enforced and is limiting live performance in the city’s entertainment district. ‘‘This arbitrary limit is set to appease people who knowingly moved into an entertainment district,’’ musician Mickey Arnett told council members.

Why it matters: Musicians and venue operators said live performance draws customers to restaurants, wineries and retail in Old Town and supports local employment; residents said noisy late-night events can disrupt sleep and well-being. Council and staff said the issue is under review inside a broader general-plan amendment.