The Common Council finally backed down and killed that ridiculous noise ordinance proposal. They tried to choke the life out of South Norwalk but we forced them to realize this city needs our nightlife to survive. Keep your eyes open because we need to make sure they never try to …
March 27, 2017
Final supporters
The City of Norwalk;
Members of the Common Council
and others to whom it may concern:
NOISE ORDINANCE
Most of the people signing this petition will be adversely affected and vehemently oppose the proposed change to Norwalk’s noise ordinance. Each of us either works in Norwalk, owns a business in Norwalk or resides in Norwalk. Each of us would be adversely affected were the proposed noise ordinance enacted.
Because of its nightlife, restaurants and entertainment offerings, South Norwalk has become a beacon for the City’s present growth and development. South Norwalk as it currently exists is a true entertainment district and draws people from miles around. South Norwalk is and has been an economic generator for the City of Norwalk.
Some of us have purchased businesses in Norwalk under the auspices of the currently existing noise regulations.
We believe it unfair, harmful to South Norwalk’s attraction as an entertainment destination; detrimental to an important economic engine of the City, and legally suspect were the City to adopt a more restrictive ordinance after the fact.
With your assistance, we believe that South Norwalk can continue to be an economic driver for the City.
Updates
March 10, 2017
The Common Council is finally starting to feel the heat as our momentum builds. They can try to ignore the heartbeat of SoNo all they want, but they cannot silence us now.
Reached 100 supporters
March 10, 2017
40 Comments
So No nightlife is some of the best in CT and a key economic driver for the city. my friends and I drive from Hartford to enjoy its amenities.
The "noise" level they're proposing is lower Db rating than people having a conversation - That's insane. Not only will this crush restaurants/nightlife, NO BUSINESS is going to sign a lease downtown... period.
Sono used to be a vibrant thriving economic driving force for the city. With the recent parking changes, people have gone else where for entertainment or even food..passing this noise ordinance will only futher hurt the growth that Sono desperately needs right now. We, as a town, should be supporting our local businesses not trying to drive them out.
This is a very slippery slope that could damage or bankrupt many businesses. With the potential for disruption in business looming with the proposed walk bridge construction these things need to be considered in conjunction, not as completely separate instances.
I moved to Washington Street last summer to an apt above Salon Etre. While at times, there is normal city noise, I fully realized that when I moved here. I feel strongly against putting further noise restrictions on existing businesses who provide the destination/entertainment factor for Sono. Please allow Sono to thrive and grow by allowing our local businesses to succeed!!!
Mike: Your comment serves only to prove my point of how uninformed people are about the proposed noise ordinance changes. I'm not the only person pushing for this as you suggest in your comment. Contrary to your comment a prominent businessman in the community which owns a good majority of the retail and residential space on Washington St. is also in favor of the proposed change. Why is that? Because he knows it's not going to negatively impact any of those businesses that are already following the current rules and respect the residents who live and spend their money at these businesses. NYC's noise ordinance allows a maximum level of 42dB(A) by any businesses that play music which is taken directly from the guidelines of the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Keep in mind that meter readings are measured outside the business from a minimum distance of 15 feet or from inside an adjoining residential unit. I guess the City of New York and HUD have it all wrong according to you.
Vernon Howard this petition is not for you so please go get a life and move out . i know 2 potential buyers that would buy your place and enjoy the nightlife and would help norwalk flourish to what it was before you moved in!!!!!
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The Common Council finally backed down and killed that ridiculous noise ordinance proposal. They tried to choke the life out of South Norwalk but we forced them to realize this city needs our nightlife to survive. Keep your eyes open because we need to make sure they never try to …
March 27, 2017
Final supporters
The City of Norwalk;
Members of the Common Council
and others to whom it may concern:
NOISE ORDINANCE
Most of the people signing this petition will be adversely affected and vehemently oppose the proposed change to Norwalk’s noise ordinance. Each of us either works in Norwalk, owns a business in Norwalk or resides in Norwalk. Each of us would be adversely affected were the proposed noise ordinance enacted.
Because of its nightlife, restaurants and entertainment offerings, South Norwalk has become a beacon for the City’s present growth and development. South Norwalk as it currently exists is a true entertainment district and draws people from miles around. South Norwalk is and has been an economic generator for the City of Norwalk.
Some of us have purchased businesses in Norwalk under the auspices of the currently existing noise regulations.
We believe it unfair, harmful to South Norwalk’s attraction as an entertainment destination; detrimental to an important economic engine of the City, and legally suspect were the City to adopt a more restrictive ordinance after the fact.
With your assistance, we believe that South Norwalk can continue to be an economic driver for the City.
Updates
March 10, 2017
The Common Council is finally starting to feel the heat as our momentum builds. They can try to ignore the heartbeat of SoNo all they want, but they cannot silence us now.
Reached 100 supporters
March 10, 2017
40 Comments
I lost work due to the current situation with tenants complaining about noise. To impose further sanctions will crush the SoNo nightlife scene and potentially put a few of the bars and restaurants there out of business. Imposing further sanctions via a noise ordinance would be an absolute shame.
So No nightlife is some of the best in CT and a key economic driver for the city. my friends and I drive from Hartford to enjoy its amenities.
The "noise" level they're proposing is lower Db rating than people having a conversation - That's insane. Not only will this crush restaurants/nightlife, NO BUSINESS is going to sign a lease downtown... period.
Sono used to be a vibrant thriving economic driving force for the city. With the recent parking changes, people have gone else where for entertainment or even food..passing this noise ordinance will only futher hurt the growth that Sono desperately needs right now. We, as a town, should be supporting our local businesses not trying to drive them out.
This is a very slippery slope that could damage or bankrupt many businesses. With the potential for disruption in business looming with the proposed walk bridge construction these things need to be considered in conjunction, not as completely separate instances.
I moved to Washington Street last summer to an apt above Salon Etre. While at times, there is normal city noise, I fully realized that when I moved here. I feel strongly against putting further noise restrictions on existing businesses who provide the destination/entertainment factor for Sono. Please allow Sono to thrive and grow by allowing our local businesses to succeed!!!
Mike: Your comment serves only to prove my point of how uninformed people are about the proposed noise ordinance changes. I'm not the only person pushing for this as you suggest in your comment. Contrary to your comment a prominent businessman in the community which owns a good majority of the retail and residential space on Washington St. is also in favor of the proposed change. Why is that? Because he knows it's not going to negatively impact any of those businesses that are already following the current rules and respect the residents who live and spend their money at these businesses. NYC's noise ordinance allows a maximum level of 42dB(A) by any businesses that play music which is taken directly from the guidelines of the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Keep in mind that meter readings are measured outside the business from a minimum distance of 15 feet or from inside an adjoining residential unit. I guess the City of New York and HUD have it all wrong according to you.
Vernon Howard this petition is not for you so please go get a life and move out . i know 2 potential buyers that would buy your place and enjoy the nightlife and would help norwalk flourish to what it was before you moved in!!!!!
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I lost work due to the current situation with tenants complaining about noise. To impose further sanctions will crush the SoNo nightlife scene and potentially put a few of the bars and restaurants there out of business. Imposing further sanctions via a noise ordinance would be an absolute shame.