County planning commission backs Bay Township noise amendment setting 75-decibel limit

Jan 8, 2026

The commission voted to support Bay Townships proposed zoning change that would replace a "background music" rule with a numeric limit of 75 decibels at the property line; members discussed enforcement challenges but raised no objections.

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Bay Township is proposing a minor zoning text amendment to Section 4.33 Special Events and Activities to replace a subjective "background music" restriction with a numeric standard limiting music or entertainment to 75 decibels at the property line. Charlevoix County planning staff reviewed the change and recommended no concerns.

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