Residents of the River West neighborhood and business owners at the Century Center meet with mediators to find a solution to noise complaints in Bend. M aybe you live in the River West neighborhood on Bend’s west side and have heard the bass thumping from one of the outdoor concerts put on by Bend Radio […]
Noise Ordinance
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The Sound and the Fury
Volcanic owner challenges noise ordinance
In June 2013, members of the local music scene applauded changes to the city’s noise ordinance following a judge’s ruling that the previous code was too vague. In that case, neighbors had complained that the now-closed Horned Hand, a popular music venue, was too loud—and police issued a $500 citation. But, at the time, a […]
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Top Five City Council Decisions
Also, Bend’s top five unsolved mysteries
(We’re not necessarily saying that we agree with them, but these were the five most important decisions by City Council this year.) 1. Noise Ordinance: In 2012, the question of when (as in how late) venues can host live music and how loud they could play their music had residents so hot under the collar […]