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Resident urges city action on stadium noise near John Carroll University
Summary
A resident told council amplified music and late-night events at John Carroll University stadiums are disrupting nearby neighborhoods and cited the city's noise ordinance. City building staff said JCU administration has enacted restrictions and campus police will be contacted when complaints arise.
At the University Heights City Council meeting, resident Zipporah Sonenshine urged action to reduce noise from John Carroll University’s baseball and football stadiums, saying amplified music and events often run past 11 p.m. and carry several blocks into nearby residential areas.
Sonenshine, who lives on Claver Road near the stadiums, asked the city to (1) stop the university from renting fields to outside groups whose events produce loud music, and (2) prohibit amplified music or radio over loudspeakers during practices that carries into residential blocks. She cited University Heights Code of Ordinances section 648.13, which prohibits unreasonable, loud, disturbing noises.
Building Director Bradley replied that he has been discussing the complaints with John Carroll University administration. Bradley said the university has told the city that music during practices is not allowed and that it has restricted activity around ball fields before 9 a.m. He advised residents to call either the city police or campus police when noise occurs so officials can record complaints and follow up.
Council members and staff said they will monitor the issue and encouraged residents to file documented complaints so staff can address ongoing violations.
Sonenshine asked the council to balance resident quiet and university athletic use; staff said campus and city police will be asked to enforce the rules when complaints are filed.
