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Noise Ordinance Overview
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Official Decibel Limits
volume_up"Sound levels are measured at the property line. Specific limits for the Entertainment Area are 75 dBA/77 dBC (7 AM - 11 PM) and 65 dBA/67 dBC (11 PM - 7 AM). Impulsive sounds may be 10 dBA higher (7 AM - 10 PM), while pure tones may be 5 dBA lower. For multi-family dwellings, the limit is 55 dBA (7 AM - 10 PM) and 50 dBA (10 PM - 7 AM), measured from a neighbor's dwelling."
AI Executive Summary
Cape Coral, FL, enforces its Noise Control Ordinance (§ 12-22) to regulate excessive noise. Quiet hours are generally from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Decibel limits for residential and commercial areas are 73 dBA (day) and 65 dBA (night). Violations may incur fines of $150 for a first offense, increasing to $500 for subsequent infractions.
Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction
Construction equipment must use mufflers or other noise reduction devices. Equipment operating 24/7 near residential areas (e.g., pumps, generators) must be shielded to reduce noise below 60 dBA from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. at the closest adjacent residentially zoned property line. Domestic power tools are permitted from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. General construction/demolition in residential areas is prohibited between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday, and all day Sunday and holidays.
Amplified Sound
Amplified sound is prohibited outside a fully enclosed building between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., unless associated with a special event for which a city permit has been obtained. Sound plainly audible at 50 feet is prima facie evidence of violation for amplified sound between 11 PM and 7 AM.
Animals
Noise from animals, such as barking dogs or squawking birds, is subject to the general noise disturbance regulations if found to be 'unreasonably excessive' or 'plainly audible'.
Vehicles
Sound from vehicles passing along the street that is 'plainly audible' from 50 feet away may be considered a citable action. Unreasonably excessive noise from a vehicle is defined as sound plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet or more from the vehicle.
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