Commission backs away from decibel meters

The Fernandina Beach City Commission changed course Tuesday night, rejecting a final reading of an ordinance that would use decibel levels to determine how much noise is allowed in the city and returning to use of the “plainly audible” standard. A months-long controversy arose when The Boat...

  • A few protestors appeared outside Fernandina Beach City Hall in support of the local live music scene, but were gone by the time the matter was discussed by the City Commission.
    A few protestors appeared outside Fernandina Beach City Hall in support of the local live music scene, but were gone by the time the matter was discussed by the City Commission.
    The Fernandina Beach City Commission changed course Tuesday night, rejecting a final reading of an ordinance that would use decibel levels to determine how much noise is allowed in the city and ret...

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