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Albert Deloach, owner of  Enchanted Forest, has issued a call via MySpace for people to attend tonight’s city council meeting and voice their concerns over the closing of Enchanted Forest.

Enchanted Forest is 3 1/2 acres of land on W. Oltorf that was used for various purposes, including art exhibitions, live music and fundraisers for nonprofit groups. At least up until the city shut Enchanted Forest down last Friday, July 18, due to noise violation complaints. In an interview with the Austin American-Statesman, Fire Battalion Chief Don Smith cited electrical code violations, amplified noise violations and structures built without permits.

Deloach held a temporary use permit for Enchanted Forest which allowed acoustic music to be played on the property, but has expanded past the original intent of the permit. The City will allow Enchanted Forest to operate once several conditions are satisfied, including inspection of lighting and filing of a site plan with The City.

Festivals and other large gatherings are temporarily on hold until these issues are resolved. Anyone seeking to voice concerns regarding either side of the Enchanted Forest debate is encouraged to attend tonight’s city council meeting.

For More Information: Enchanted Forest // City Council Meetings

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