Summary
The draft noise ordinance sets a 7 p.m. cutoff for musical rehearsals, which would squeeze the Funk Nation youth drum line whose students don't get home from school until 5:30. Council leaned toward 8 p.m. or 8:30 p.m., finding an indoor space at Edgewood, or granting a city authorization — and stressed the ordinance is citywide, not just about the drum line.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Downtown residents who need quiet evenings, if the balance is struck well.
Youth performance groups could lose practice time if hours stay too restrictive.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Aug 3, 2026
New quiet hours, construction and landscaping limits, special-event permitting, and entertainment-district standards replace an outdated ordinance — affecting everything from backyard gatherings to downtown music venues.
City Council - Feb 9, 2026
The draft noise ordinance sets a 7 p.m. cutoff for musical rehearsals, which would squeeze the Funk Nation youth drum line whose students don't get home from school until 5:30. Council leaned toward 8 p.m. or 8:30 p.m., finding an indoor space at Edgewood, or granting a city authorization — and stressed the ordinance is citywide, not just about the drum line.
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