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Where to ATV in Ocala? Not In My…

Where to ATV in Ocala? Not In My…

Does the opposition to Double Gate ATV Park really come down to a whole lot of residents who are saying Not In My Backyard to a wholesome, family activity? If you believe this, you are missing the point. What hundreds of people are saying, with one voice, is this: Not in my Farmland Preservation Area.

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ATV Engine Noise – The Science of Sound

ATV Engine Noise – The Science of Sound

“Loud ATV exhaust noise has become an issue both medically and environmentally. The threshold of permanent hearing damage, as set by the OSHA, is 85 dB. A gas-powered lawn mower produces 85 dB. The snowmobile industry cannot, under U.S. law, exceed 78 dBs at full throttle, and since 1979 motorcycle manufacturers must stay between 78 and 84 dB. However, most ATVs are between 85 and 100 dBs, which has led to concerns by both riders and non-riders about excessive noise.” – How to Quiet ATV Exhaust Noise (A Practical Guide) from bettersoundproofing.com

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Flemington and Surrounding Communities Pull Together to Oppose ATV Park

Flemington and Surrounding Communities Pull Together to Oppose ATV Park

The Zoning Hearing is TONIGHT, June 1st, 5:30pm. Here’s the agenda.

In just two weeks, Horse Farms Forever has compiled groundswell of letters and comments from Flemington area residents opposing the Double Gate ATV Park. We will be bringing these before the County in tonight’s non-binding Zoning Hearing.

Here is our letter requesting that the Zoning Commission DENY the project.

Now it’s your turn. Zoning and Planning MUST hear from the community.

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