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    Columbus Patios May Soon Require Noise Permits

    From The Dispatch:

    Patios solve one problem, create another
    By Mark Ferenchik

    The smoking ban forced folks to light up outside Columbus bars and restaurants. So business owners built patios to accommodate them. The smokers were happy.

    But residents in some older parts of the city, where houses and businesses are close together, were not happy, according to city officials who said they’ve fielded complaints. Outdoor patios can be noisy gathering spots, and people living nearby quickly tired of them, they said.

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    Walker Evans is the co-founder of Columbus Underground, along with his wife and business partner Anne Evans. Walker has turned local media into a full time career over the past decade and serves on multiple boards and committees throughout the community.
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