Town officials, already the target of several lawsuits by residential neighbors of the dump, say they can wait no longer for county and state help.

In tax photos from the early 1940's, the house looks very much the same, but back then it had residential neighbors.

In the early 1990's, Summerstage drew complaints from residential neighbors about the noise level.

Even when their buildings are in manufacturing zones, residential neighbors are fearful of traffic build-up and other problems.

"Mostly clubs are super annoyances to residential neighbors, but my problem is this place is destroying my business," she said.

Many club owners applaud this measure, saying that nightspots need to maintain good relations with residential neighbors.

Other noise from park maintenance, constant restroom fans, vending machines, and residential neighbors affect the southern margin of the lake.

The general feeling, however, among Sports Plus residential and commercial neighbors seems positive.

"We are surrounded by residential neighbors," said Mr. Nye.

For instance, even without institutionalized exclusionary power, residential neighbors can harass and intimidate tenants.