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Downtown business raises noise concerns about food-truck generator; council discusses code options

Stayton City Council · November 4, 2025
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Summary

A downtown business owner told the council a food-truck generator produced sustained noise measured around 80 decibels in nearby parking areas and asked the city to review options. Councilors noted Stayton's noise ordinance lacks daytime decibel thresholds and suggested staff explore code updates and enforcement options.

A downtown business owner raised concerns about a food-truck generator that he said produces sustained, intrusive noise that affects nearby businesses and residences.

James Taylor described measuring the generator with a decibel meter and said readings reached "80…

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