Pickleball Noise Bylaw Rejected Following Debate Over Enforceability
Key Points
- A citizens petition sought to restrict new pickleball courts based on noise.
- The Advisory Committee warned the bylaw would be unenforceable.
- The proposal was defeated, leaving current noise regulations in place.
A citizens petition to establish a noise bylaw for new pickleball courts was defeated under Article 33. The petitioner, Hillary Tutco, argued for specific distance requirements and noise mitigation to protect residents' quality of life. However, the Advisory Committee recommended against the measure, describing the proposed bylaw as subjective and difficult to enforce.
Voters ultimately sided with the town boards, rejecting the proposed amendment to the noise bylaw. A subsequent motion for No Action
passed, leaving the regulation of pickleball noise to existing town ordinances and special permit processes.
Motion: To adopt the pickleball noise bylaw amendment.
Vote: Failed