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Residents oppose proposed pickleball facility; Poway council asks staff to study noise rules

Poway City Council · April 21, 2026
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Public commenters told the council they oppose a proposed pickleball complex in the Farm community, citing noise and property-value concerns. Councilmember deHauf asked staff to prepare a report on the city's noise ordinance, setbacks and possible mitigation options.

Several residents raised strong opposition to a proposed pickleball facility during public comment at the April 21 Poway City Council meeting, and a councilmember asked staff to prepare a report on the city's noise ordinance and mitigation tools.

Alison Shamrell, who identified herself as a resident of the Farm community, said she and her neighbors are unanimous in opposing pickleball courts near their homes and played a 40-second audio demonstration…

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