[Massplanners] Zoning Bylaw Pickleball

[Thomas Bott]

It’s likely best to launch this PSA regarding the third rail of local zoning, that is even more hazardous than the chickens and backyard clothesline discussions from back in the day. Yes they raise a racquet but seeking a mute button has the potential to launch a blue hair wave which should not be confused with a blue hair rave. https://ravemaster.fandom.com/wiki/Sieghart_Caeser 
Having recently returned from Bainbridge Island,  birthplace and uber-exporter of the aforementioned cult,  it seems like this thing is catching on. Much like the ToK’s previous fowl efforts at regulating poultry amounts of domesticated birds, your zoning efforts will require a 2/3 vote.  Consider the merits of scheduling a HUGE picketball tournament during your Town Meeting or be prepared for a shocking result. TBott 
Thomas Bott CranberryLand USA Town Planner
Practicing Planning in the Commonwealth since the last Millennium  #TownPlannerSilverJubilee 

    On Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 09:30:27 AM EST, robert leavens via MassPlanners <massplanners at masscptc.org> wrote:  
 
 Manchester by the Sea (MBTS) was having an issue with the sound from pickleball courts they installed.I'm not sure how it was resolved (at one point, parking in the area was allowed for all except for pickleball players!), but one of the abutters, who had just bought the house, was the most strenuous complainer.
Check with the recreation dept in MBTS to see how they resolved the noise issue.
Betsy Ware(former interim town planner)
On Tue, Nov 19, 2024 at 9:22 AM Mark Smith Design Inc. via MassPlanners <massplanners at masscptc.org> wrote:

Megan-
Lenox does not, but if it's a concern about sound (which seems to be the main complaint these days), many bylaws have restrictions on sound levels and their associated activities and allowable times of day.
Mark Smith Planning BoardTown of Lenox
On Mon, Nov 18, 2024 at 5:07 PM Megan Trudel via MassPlanners <massplanners at masscptc.org> wrote:


Hi All, 

 

Does any other community have prohibition of pickleball courts through their zoning bylaw?

 

Megan Trudel, AICP

Senior Planner

Town of Nantucket

2 Fairgrounds Rd, Nantucket MA 02554

 



 
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