Neighbors in a rural Livingston County community say dirt bikes are destroying their peaceful way of life. They say one of their neighbors, Patrick Norwood, built a dirt bike track on his property on Fisher Road in Howell Township, and officials there held a hearing to investigate whether Norwood is violating any ordinances.

The township board found Patrick Norwood in violation of improperly using his land and creating a nuisance, but Norwood does not believe he did anything wrong. He feels both violations are up for debate.

Head out to rural Livingston County, and you'll find two types of people- those who want peace and quiet and those who want fun and games. Put the differences door to door, and you may have problems.

Roman Michalowski, neighbor: "It's the noise. You can't go outside, it's like a bunch of bees going buzzzzzzzzz."

Roman Michalowski says his neighbor has a dirt bike track that creates nothing but noise and dust. To deal with the issue, he's gone to the township for help.

Merry Bering, Township Manager: "It's a discomfort to neighbors. It's not a normal way to use your property. It's noisy, a lot of people there all the time."

In the past year, the township has issued Patrick Norwood notices for improper use of land and noise violations, saying he could not use his motorcycles. At a board meeting, they once again found the same, but Norwood says his neighbor never confronted him and the township never explained the past violations. They just said he could not use his bikes.

Patrick Norwood, neighbor: "I just don't understand, saying "not," period. That "I can't." That's the only reason I bought the property."

He built a small dirt bike track for his two young kids to enjoy. As for the noise...

Patrick Norwood: "The bikes are within the 98 decibel level of the DNR."

And the dust...

Patrick Norwood: "I control the dust. They can't ride until I've watered the track."

But for his neighbor, Roman Michalowski, it isn't enough, he says the track should be gone, and so should the noise. The township board will send the information to an attorney before they decide how to handle the situation. Norwood says he will fight any legal action.