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Noise Ordinance Overview
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Official Decibel Limits
volume_up"Clearwater's noise ordinance primarily relies on a 'loud and raucous noise' standard audible at 100 feet, rather than specific decibel limits. Pinellas County (which includes Clearwater) has decibel limits for unincorporated areas, but Clearwater itself does not explicitly list them for enforcement within the city."
AI Executive Summary
Clearwater, FL noise ordinances, under Section 3-1508 of the Community Development Code, prohibit "loud and raucous noise" detectable by ordinary senses at 100 feet or more from the source. Restrictions apply to construction and heavy equipment operations, generally limited to 7 AM-6 PM Monday through Saturday, and property maintenance and amplified sound at certain hours.
Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction
The erection, excavation, demolition, alteration, or repair of any building creating a loud and raucous noise is prohibited other than between 7 AM and 6 PM Monday through Saturday, and at any time on Sunday, unless an emergency permit is granted. Operation of heavy equipment like pile drivers or steam shovels is prohibited between 6 PM and 7 AM daily, and all day Sunday.
Amplified Sound
Using, operating, or permitting any radio, amplifier, musical instrument, phonograph, music player, or other sound-producing device that emits speech or music, including rumbling or reverberating rhythmic bass sounds, that creates a loud and raucous noise audible at 100 feet or more is prohibited. Operation of sound trucks producing loud and raucous noise is also prohibited.
Animals
The keeping of any animal or bird that habitually makes a loud and raucous noise is prohibited.
Vehicles
Using any motor vehicle that is out of repair, so loaded, or operated in such a manner as to create loud grating, grinding, rattling, or other noise, or is not equipped with a muffler to prevent loud and raucous noise, is prohibited. The repeated sounding of any horn or signaling device to create a loud and raucous noise is also prohibited. Vehicles blaring music can be a source of noise complaints.
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