San Diego city planners described a change to local noise regulations as a “clarification” of existing rules, one of 134 updates approved in one fell swoop by the council this summer.
But the change could have farther reaching effects. City planning groups warned it creates a huge loophole that would allow violations of the noise limits under several different permits if approved by the mayor or a designated official.
And it could impact a lawsuit filed by a group of residents neighboring Petco Park that is suing over noise from concerts the San Diego Padres have held at the Gallagher Square venue, just outside the park walls. The city also is characterizing the update in different ways…