City Commission passes ‘plainly audible’ noise ordinance on first reading

Fernandina Beach has restaurants and bars, homes and businesses, and people fill these spaces every night. But, how can those who are at a bar to enjoy live music do so without infringing on the rights of those whose homes are downtown?  Ideas on how best to make everyone happy were...

  • Picketers stood outside Fernandina Beach City Hall Tuesday as the City Commission discussed changes to the city’s noise ordinance. Some speakers at the meeting said they want a committee created to help craft an ordinance that would work for musicians, business owners and residents.
    Picketers stood outside Fernandina Beach City Hall Tuesday as the City Commission discussed changes to the city’s noise ordinance. Some speakers at the meeting said they want a committee created to help craft an ordinance that would work for musicians, business owners and residents.
Fernandina Beach has restaurants and bars, homes and businesses, and people fill these spaces every night. But, how can those who are at a bar to enjoy live music do so without infringing on the…

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