Public Safety

Pickleball noise

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Public comments
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Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 22, 2026.

Public comments (4)

ConcernedChristine PearsonOct 22, 2026

A 23-year resident thanked the council for taking the pickleball issue seriously and urged hiring a certified acoustical specialist to measure noise properly before deciding setbacks or mitigation.

Town Council — October 22, 2026 · 2:55:18 →
ConcernedTerry SterlingOct 22, 2026

She argued pickleball's high-frequency paddle strikes trigger a fight-or-flight response and the town's outdated decibel code understates the noise, urging a certified acoustical firm be retained.

Town Council — October 22, 2026 · 2:57:46 →
ConcernedTerry Greene SterlingSep 10, 2026

A Paradise Valley resident urged the council to regulate pickleball through zoning, handing out an American Planning Association article with model ordinances using setbacks of 60 to 600 feet and public hearings.

Town Council — September 10, 2026 · 2:14:03 →
ConcernedTerry Green SterlingJun 11, 2026

The longtime resident and journalist described pickleball noise near her home as 'nerve-shattering,' asked the Council to pause new pickleball permits until regulations are adopted, and to notify and seek input from neighbors before permits are issued.

Town Council — June 11, 2026 · 48:00 →