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Resident urges county action on industrial noise near Granger
Summary
At open forum, Granger resident Cyrus Hill said heavy equipment at a nearby company (MPE Equipment Services) has emitted sustained, hearing‑level noise near his home for years and asked the board to pursue a noise ordinance and stronger enforcement than the current complaint/formation process.
During open forum June 2, resident Cyrus Hill told the board he has complained to zoning staff for years about loud, persistent noise from nearby commercial equipment at a business near his property in the Granger area. Hill said he measured noise at 87.7 decibels at about 120 feet from his patio door — above commonly cited hearing‑damage thresholds — and that the equipment has been a significant nuisance. He said earlier county responses were limited and described two incidents in which he felt intimidated while complaining to the business owner or drivers.
Hill asked the board to consider a county noise ordinance or other enforceable measures beyond the current complaint and mitigation forms that staff can issue. He said he will return to request placement on a future agenda with more details and supporting documentation.
County staff present acknowledged the complaint process and advised that noise enforcement can include zoning review and potential appeals; the resident was directed to follow up with staff for next steps.
What’s next: staff indicated the resident may be added to a future agenda to present additional measurements and requested county staff examine legal options for noise enforcement beyond the current processes.
