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Tampa City Council repeals controversial noise ordinance

After initially being approved, city council has repealed the noise ordinance.

by Justin Garcia March 17, 2022August 4, 2025

After initially being approved, city council has repealed the noise ordinance.

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In a split vote, Tampa City Council takes first step to repeal controversial noise ordinance

Today’s vote is the first step in potentially completely repealing the ordinance.

by Justin Garcia February 17, 2022October 28, 2024

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Tampa City Council passes new noise ordinance, but legal precedent says it may be unconstitutional

If no changes are made before implementation, the ordinance could ban all amplified sound in Ybor after midnight and allow the police to fine businesses with no warning.

by Justin Garcia January 14, 2022June 20, 2025

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Tampa City Council to hear new noise ordinance rules for Ybor, business owners say it will harm the district

‘They’re trying to cut the legs out from under the people who have been here for a long time, who are truly invested in what Ybor is and has been for decades.’

by Justin Garcia January 10, 2022June 20, 2025