The thing is, the nuisance ordinances need to have teeth. Our noise ordinance can really *BITE*. If was created due to excessively loud parties in and around the university, but covers the whole town and any noise that exceeds its parameters, which are based upon decibels at the property line. First a warning, then come the fines: $100-$1000 per day. Three civil convictions in 2 years and it's a criminal offense.
