Friendly City neighbors frustrated with what they call "out of control" partying could soon get relief. Harrisonburg City Council will consider changing the city's rules on large social gatherings.

Right now, police crack down on noise from 10 p.m. through 7 a.m. If a proposed amendment is approved, they could enforce this rule all-day. Also proposed is requiring a permit for outdoor events of more than 100 people, and requiring that permit be approved 30 days before the event.

Neighbors blame James Madison University students for hosting large outdoor parties. Earlier this summer, WHSV reported that these fed-up neighbors formed a coalition to do something about it. They expressed their frustrations in letters and in-person to city council.

Kathy Whitten has lived on South Mason Street for 30 years.She says day-time partying is now a major and disruptive problem.

"I am actually thrilled. I'm just thrilled that we've been heard," said Whitten. "That we're getting some progress in the right direction. I am happy that this will hopefully bring in all the major players."

City council will just begin to discuss these proposals tomorrow. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in City Hall.

You can find past stories from WHSV on attempts to curb partying in Harrisonburg in the "Related Stories" section of this article.