Jupiter, Harbourside clash again

Development still getting complaints over outdoor music.

JUPITER — Jupiter town officials and Harbourside Place clashed again Saturday night over music, this time about canned outdoor tunes coming from the amphitheater.

Harbourside officials were told by a Jupiter police officer at about 6:30 p.m. that they were in violation of town code by playing recorded music through the speakers attached to the outdoor amphitheater.

Harbourside officials complied and were not cited.

Harbourside officials contend that playing music through the speakers is not prohibited in the town code. Share your thoughts on the noise limits at Harbourside Place and keep up with The Post’s complete coverage of Jupiter at its Facebook page devoted to the town. On Facebook, search for Post on Jupiter. This is an abuse of town power and authority,” said Harbourside Place developer Nick Mastroianni.

Town Manager Andy Lukasik countered that the town code does not allow recorded music to be played through the amphitheater’s amplification system.

“A special event permit is required to play outdoor

music. Harbourside Place did not have a permit,” said Lukasik.

To be allowed to play outdoor music without a special event permit, Harbourside Place would have to be granted an outdoor venue designation by the Town Council.

The town has not approved that designation, said Lukasik.

The town has allowed the recorded music from the amphitheater’s amplififiers since Harbourside Place opened in December 2014 as part of the process the understand how the sound would affffffffffffect nearby residents, said Lukasik.

“Outdoor recorded music is not allowed at the amphitheater without a special event permit. We are going to make (Harbourside) comply with the town code,” said Lukasik.

Residents from Waters Edge Estates and others have complained that the noise level at Harbourside Place is too loud.

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reduced the number of musical events at the amphitheater and continue to monitor the sound level.

Harbourside Place has installed soundproofifing equipment.

Mastroianni has said the recorded music, like musical and other events held at the $150 million entertainment complex, is needed to bring customers to Harbourside Place stores and restaurants.

Saturday’s incident was the latest in the continuing controversy between the town and the development.

On Tuesday, Harbourside Place fifiled a lawsuit against the town, saying the town’s restrictions on music are unlawful.

“We want Harbourside to succeed. We are trying to reach a balance between Harbourside Place and nearby residents,” said Lukasik.