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Scofield council adopts noise, lighting and nuisance ordinance after revisions and exemptions

Scofield Town Council · September 8, 2025
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Summary

After review and recommended edits from county staff and the town attorney, the council adopted a local ordinance regulating noise, outdoor lighting and nuisance, with exemptions for railroad/highway noise and certain construction/emergency activities. Council asked staff to monitor enforcement feasibility.

Scofield’s town council voted Monday to adopt a local ordinance regulating noise, outdoor lighting and nuisance within the town, after staff incorporated recommendations from county building officials and the town attorney.

The ordinance includes targeted exemptions for noises the town cannot regulate — for example, railroad…

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