The Chelsea DDA is hosting a town hall on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Chelsea City Council Chambers, 311 S. Main St., to gather community input on proposed changes to the city’s noise ordinance.
Can’t make it to the town hall? Send your feedback to the DDA at [email protected].
What’s proposed
The “12-12-12” amendment stands for 12 months, 12 events, until 12 midnight. The proposed change would:
- Let eligible businesses, property owners, and event sponsors each apply for up to 12 exemption dates a year, plus one bonus date in January
- Extend daytime sound levels until midnight instead of 10 p.m. on approved dates
- Make violations civil infractions instead of misdemeanors
- Shift exemption approval from City Council to the City Manager
The DDA can propose changes, but the Chelsea City Council must review and vote on any revisions to ordinances.
Want the full background?
Our earlier story, Oct. 21: DDA Town Hall on Chelsea’s Noise Ordinance, covers:
- The current decibel limits and quiet hours
- Proposed fines
- The DDA’s 2024, 2025, and 2026 proposals and how Council responded
- What residents and business owners have said
- Links to the draft language, meeting minutes, and the city ordinance
