Complaints About Construction Noise at Southridge

Village Board members have been receiving complaints from residents about the noise made by the construction at Southridge mall.

Trustee Sally Chadwick suggested on Tuesday's board meeting reviewing the ordinance and possibly adding some changes to it.

Many were surprised by the construction noise that was heard during the Fourth fo July parade, said some trustees.

Chadwick suggested adding "no construction on holidays" onto the ordinance. The ordinance current states there will only be construction “between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., except in the case of urgent necessity in the interests of public health and safety and then only with a permit from the Director of Inspection Services, which permit may be granted for a period not to exceed three days or less while the emergency continues and which permit may be renewed for periods of three days or less while the emergency continues.”

Chadwick also suggested adopting an ordinace similar to Whitefish Bay where construction stops at 7 p.m. instead of 8 p.m.

Trustee Jim Birmingham said he has actually heard at times construction after 8 p.m.

The board and Village Manager Todd Michaels noted Chadwick’s request to review the ordinance.