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Noise Ordinance Overview
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Official Decibel Limits
volume_up"Businesses serving alcohol or providing live entertainment within Mixed Use developments are required to meet 68 decibels at least 100 feet from their business within a residential district. A normal conversation is typically between 60-70 dBA. Police have not measured readings exceeding 68dBA in residential areas around Old Town Scottsdale during complaint responses."
AI Executive Summary
Scottsdale, AZ noise ordinances, notably the Special Noise Violations Ordinance, regulate "unreasonable noise" from businesses with alcohol or live entertainment and nuisance parties in residences, including short-term rentals. Businesses must maintain 68 dB at 100 feet from residential zones. Penalties for nuisance parties range from $250 to $1,500. The city is actively updating these regulations for clearer standards.
Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction
Construction noise is regulated by Sec. 31-13 of the City Code, which addresses situations where a construction site may impact. Specific operational hours for construction are not detailed in available summaries.
Amplified Sound
Sound from businesses serving alcohol or providing live entertainment is prohibited if it creates unreasonable noise disturbing residential districts, with a limit of 68 dBA at 100 feet from the business. The city is evaluating updates to include reasonable sound standards for bass frequencies and outdoor amplification.
Animals
While not specifically detailed as an 'animal noise' ordinance, general 'ambient noise, anytime of day' and 'general disturbance of the peace' are covered under the state disorderly conduct statute, which could include animal-related disturbances.
Vehicles
The state disorderly conduct statute covers 'ambient noise, anytime of day,' including 'UBER pickups, employees playing music, people being loud, general disturbance of the peace,' and 'landscaping equipment, power tools.'
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