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Resident urges town to enforce noise ordinance after repeated live-music disturbances
Summary
A Kernersville resident told the board the amplified live music and vibrations from nearby venues have become a chronic quality-of-life issue; the town said it will measure decibel levels at the resident property line and follow up with county jurisdictions where appropriate.
Resident Sean O'Neil told the Board of Aldermen Aug. 4 that live outdoor music at Gypsy Road Brewing and Double D's Burnout Saloon had produced excessive noise and low-frequency vibration that penetrated his house and disrupted sleep.
"Even with my doors and windows completely shut, the amplification heavy base penetrates through my home's walls," O'Neil said, urging the board to direct proactive enforcement from the resident property line, apply progressive penalties for repeat offenders, and review whether commercial sound limits adequately protect bordering residential zones.
Town Manager Curtis Swisher and police representatives said staff would investigate. Swisher noted Double D's is outside town limits and in the county, so the town's noise ordinance does not apply there; the town can, however, measure decibel levels at the resident property line near Gypsy Road and work with the Guilford County sheriff or the venue as appropriate. Police also asked O'Neil to provide contact information to facilitate proactive monitoring and follow-up.
The board thanked O'Neil for raising the issue and directed staff to check enforcement options, measure sound at the property line during peak music hours and report back. Officials noted interjurisdictional enforcement challenges when a venue lies outside town limits and encouraged residents to contact the police when disturbances occur so staff can document incidents and act promptly.
