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Noise Ordinance Overview
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Official Decibel Limits
volume_up"No person shall emit noise exceeding background levels by five decibels, or exceed 80 decibels at any time. Impulse noise must not exceed 100 decibels at any time in any zone."
AI Executive Summary
Stamford, CT's "City of Stamford Noise Control Ordinance" (Chapter 164) aims to protect residents from excessive sound. It defines quiet hours, restricts construction noise, and regulates amplified sound from vehicles. Violations can lead to significant hourly fines. Recent amendments address gas-powered leaf blowers and amplified vehicle speakers.
Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction
Construction and demolition activities are generally prohibited before 7:00 AM on Monday through Friday, before 8:00 AM on Saturday, and before 10:00 AM on Sunday.
Amplified Sound
No sound-amplifying devices on or within motor vehicles shall emit noise exceeding the specified noise levels. An ordinance prohibits unreasonable noise from external speakers attached to motor vehicles.
Animals
The Code of Ordinances references Chapter 111 for 'Dogs and other animals'. Animal Control investigates nuisance pet complaints.
Vehicles
Motor vehicles are subject to noise standards set forth in Sections 14-80a-1a through 14-80a-10a of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. Recreational vehicles are prohibited from creating unreasonably loud or disturbing noise exceeding established standards. An ordinance was recently passed to address excessively loud noise from external speaker systems attached to motor vehicles and motorized recreational vehicles.
Leaf Blowers
Gas-powered leaf blowers are restricted to 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM on Monday through Friday, and 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. From October 1st to December 31st, they may be used during general daytime hours.
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