Rehoboth Beach's quiet hours: 11PM-8AM (general), 8AM-8PM (landscaping), 8AM-5PM (construction weekdays), 9AM-5PM (construction Saturdays Nov-Apr).. During these hours, noise must stay below residential nighttime decibel limits at the property line. Violations can result in fines on the first offense.

Rehoboth Beach's residential noise limits: Plainly audible standard dB(A) during the day and Plainly audible standard dB(A) at night. Commercial zones allow Not specified (general); 74 dBA (small power equipment). Limits are measured at the receiving property line.

Call the Rehoboth Beach police non-emergency line at 302-227-2577. For ongoing violations, contact code enforcement at 302-227-6181 ext 222. Have the address, noise type, and duration ready. You can request to remain anonymous.

Rehoboth Beach's noise violation penalties: Violations of disturbing the peace are civil offenses with a civil assessment of $100. Fines for vehicle noise violations are established in the City Schedule of Fees and Penalties. Starting construction without a required permit may result in a penalty fee three times the permit fees.. Fines typically escalate with repeat offenses and may result in misdemeanor charges for chronic violations.

Rehoboth Beach's rules: No person shall keep any animal that causes frequent or long-continued noise disturbing the comfort or repose of any person in the vicinity; this is considered a civil offense. Dogs are prohibited from the beach and boardwalk from May 1 through September 30. A leash law and 'pooper scooper' law are enforced.. To report a barking dog, contact animal control at Not specified (contact non-emergency police) or the police non-emergency line.

Rehoboth Beach's construction noise rules: Construction is generally prohibited between 5 PM and 8 AM the following morning on weekdays. It is not permitted on Sundays or on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Construction is allowed on Saturdays from 9 AM to 5 PM only between November 1 and April 30. Noise levels from construction sites shall not exceed 94 dBA.. Violations can be reported to code enforcement, which can issue stop-work orders for unpermitted or off-hours construction.

Yes. Rehoboth Beach's ordinance: Sound trucks are prohibited. Operating sound-amplifying equipment requires a permit from the City Manager and must not unreasonably disturb the peace. Outdoor use of musical instruments or sound-producing devices in residential districts is prohibited after 11 PM or before 8 AM.. Music exceeding residential decibel limits or plainly audible across property lines during quiet hours is a citable violation.