[Massplanners] Zoning Bylaw Pickleball

[Dwight Merriam]

See the report cited in

https://www.centennialco.gov/Government/City-Projects-and-Initiatives/Pickleball

Regards,
Dwight Merriam, FAICP
www.dwightmerriam.com

On Fri, Nov 22, 2024 at 2:44 PM Daniel Fortier via MassPlanners <
massplanners at masscptc.org> wrote:

> I will echo Tom's sentiments. Dennis bought the former Sea View Playland.
> Planning and Recreation recommended baseball, soccer and basketball for the
> facility. The committee studying reuse felt those would bother neighbors
> (we were thinking little league and youth soccer leagues) they chose to put
> in tennis/pickle ball as it would serve the older population. To h*** with
> the needs of kids.
>
> Daniel Fortier, AICP
> Retired Planner
>
> On Fri, Nov 22, 2024, 12:53 PM Thomas Bott via MassPlanners <
> massplanners at masscptc.org> wrote:
>
>> 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
>> <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 Board
>> Town 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
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>> 2 Fairgrounds Rd, Nantucket MA 02554
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