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Pacific Grove council directs ordinance to raise downtown music limit to 80 decibels, 4-2
Summary
After roughly an hour of public comment both for and against, the Pacific Grove City Council voted 4-2 to direct the city attorney to return with an ordinance to raise the allowable amplified-sound limit from 70 to 80 decibels for specified commercial areas and to update related enforcement language.
The Pacific Grove City Council on March 19 directed the city attorney to prepare an ordinance to raise the city's allowable amplified-sound level from 70 to 80 decibels in the commercial/downtown area and to update related code sections and enforcement language.
Council members split 4-2 on the direction after more than an hour of public comment and extended deliberation. Mayor Pro Tem Jo Emilio led the proposal, saying the change would support downtown businesses and the emerging live-music scene. "I truly believe that what's gonna be best for the city of Pacific Grove," Emilio said during deliberations.
Why it matters: Supporters argued a higher limit would help restaurants and small businesses attract customers, create a more vibrant downtown and capture revenue from visitors. Opponents…
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