City HallThursday, October 29
Grand Rapids commissioners vote unanimously to amend the noise ordinance for Acrisure Amphitheater
The Good Day Grand Rapids team
If you live anywhere near the Grand River, you've probably heard this debate. Grand Rapids city commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to amend the noise ordinance so concerts can continue at the new Acrisure Amphitheater. WWMT reports the amendment keeps the venue regulated under its special land use permit between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.
Acrisure Amphitheater stays under its permit from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Acrisure Amphitheater, downtown Grand Rapids
- 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.Amphitheater regulated under its special land use permit
- Vote
- Unanimous, Tuesday
- Residents spoke
- Nearly 30
Residents have complained since the venue opened this year. A Kent County judge ruled in August that the amphitheater wasn't exempt from the city code, even though the city had exempted it in 2023. WZZM13 reports reactions were mixed. WGVU reports many attendees said they support the venue but ask the city to find ways to reduce noise on concert nights.
“This is keeping the rules in place around sound restrictions for the amphitheater.”
- After 11 p.m.: exempt only for unforeseeable, exigent performance delays
- Next: Convention/Arena Authority to revisit before next concert season
- Neighbors say: windows rattled, noise heard miles away
The amphitheater's noise exemption went from 2023 to a judge's ruling to a vote
- 2023City exempts the planned amphitheater from its noise ordinance, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Aug. 2026Kent County judge rules the venue isn't exempt from the city code
- Oct. 27Commissioners unanimously amend the ordinance to clarify the exemption
- PreseasonConvention/Arena Authority would revisit the issue before the next concert season
Sources: Michigan Public, wgvunews
Sources: Michigan Public, WWMT, wgvunews, WZZM13.com