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Scofield council hears public concerns on proposed nuisance ordinance, closes hearing
Summary
At a May 19 public hearing, Scofield Town Council heard public comment on a draft ordinance addressing noise, quiet hours, nuisance lighting and dust; speakers raised enforcement limits, dust from the mine and ATVs, and the draft’s noise-distance provision. The council closed the hearing and directed further review.
Scofield — The Scofield Town Council on May 19 took public comment on a proposed ordinance to regulate noise, quiet hours and nuisance lighting, and to expand the town’s nuisance definitions to cover dust, debris and material storage. Residents at the hearing raised enforcement concerns, asked whether the town would hold its own properties to the same standards, and pointed to dust from a nearby mine and ATV traffic as specific problems.
The hearing opened at about 6:30 p.m. and was attended by multiple council members who conducted a roll call before taking public input. Council members and attendees said portions of the draft ordinance will be sent to the town attorney for review; the council then voted to close the public hearing and proceed to further consideration.
Why it matters: The draft would broaden the town’s ability to define and act on nuisances — including accumulation of sand, gravel, concrete or other debris on private property or the public right-of-way — but several commenters and council members emphasized…
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