Noise Ordinance Revisions and Enforcement

Shared that excessive noise from modified vehicles and loud radios makes downtown less appealing for visitors and residents, urging action against disruptive street traffic.

Pointed out the difference between one-off community events like Live at Five and daily, all-day noise from commercial establishments, noting that residents are generally fine with occasional community gatherings.

Argued that the proposed noise rules unfairly target hospitality businesses while ignoring other downtown quality-of-life issues like panhandling, and called for objective, measurable standards.

Stated that the proposed rules place an unreasonable financial and legal burden on business owners, warning that vague standards and steep fines could put local businesses out of business.

Shared that his restaurant operates responsibly with professional sound management, and warned that subjective enforcement and costly acoustic studies would punish businesses that do things right.

Emphasized that entertainment is vital to downtown Frederick's economic success and asked for balanced language that supports both businesses and residents without harming community events.