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Bexley council unveils broad rewrite of noise ordinance; residents urged to review

Bexley City Council · November 19, 2025
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Summary

Council introduced a comprehensive rewrite of the city noise ordinance to add decibel thresholds, permited event exceptions, clearer contractor hours and enforcement tools. The measure remains at first reading as council and residents review details and impacts on institutions such as Capital University.

BEXLEY — On first reading Nov. 18, Bexley City Council introduced a comprehensive rewrite of the municipal noise ordinance designed to modernize antiquated language, add decibel‑based standards and create a permitting pathway for neighborhood events.

Sponsor and mayoral staff noted the existing code contains obsolete references (for example to steam shovels and phonographs) and lacks…

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