COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Unintentional concertgoers who live near Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs want the music venue to turn down the volume. Eight residents filed a lawsuit on Wednesday, arguing the amphitheater violates the state’s Noise Abatement Act, which puts limits on loud noises.
The complaint, filed in El Paso County District Court, seeks to force the 8,000-capacity outdoor venue to comply with state noise limits of 45 to 50 decibels during evening hours in residential areas. According to the lawsuit, residents have consistently measured noise levels between 60 and 77 decibels during concerts, using hand-held sound meters.
“No person should have to suffer from harmful pollutants that invade their home, destroy their sleep, harm their health, and rob them of the peaceful enjoyment of their private property,” the lawsuit states…