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Residents press board for stronger noise rules after years of motocross complaints; commissioners ask staff to draft ordinance revisions
Summary
Several residents urged the board to expand enforcement of the county noise ordinance to address long-running motocross, loud recreation vehicles and firearms complaints. Commissioners asked the county attorney to prepare comparative language (including New Hanover County) and return with draft options.
PENDER COUNTY, N.C. June 16, 2025 Multiple residents and property owners asked Pender County commissioners on June 16 to strengthen the county noise ordinance and enforcement practices to address prolonged and repeated loud recreational activity, including motocross tracks near homes.
Public concern and requests: Dozens of residents who spoke at the public-comment period described long-running noise issues affecting rural and residential areas. Topics raised included:
- Motocross and prolonged engine noise: Several residents described sustained high-volume motocross riding lasting hours, which they said had persisted for years and interfered…
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