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Step 1 of 3Tallahassee, FL
Noise Ordinance Overview
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Official Decibel Limits
volume_up"Tallahassee's updated noise ordinance (Ordinance No. 22-O-13) eliminated existing decibel level regulations, granting police discretion to determine noise violations based on a 'noise disturbance' standard defined as sound which is unreasonably loud, raucous, or jarring to a reasonable person and plainly audible at 100 feet."
AI Executive Summary
Tallahassee, FL noise ordinances, under Ordinance No. 22-O-13, prohibit "noise disturbances"—unreasonably loud, raucous, or jarring sounds plainly audible at 100 feet. Police can now proactively issue complaints. Penalties include fines of $250 for a first violation, escalating to $500 for third and subsequent offenses. Specific amplified sound restrictions apply in the Urban Core.
Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction
Not specifically detailed in provided information for construction. However, lawn mowers and yard maintenance equipment are exempt if operated between 7 AM and 7 PM with proper mufflers.
Amplified Sound
It is unlawful to allow amplified music from urban core areas between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m.. Additionally, regulation of outdoor amplified sound within the Urban Core applies any day of the week between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., allowing indoor music at a reasonable volume until 2:00 a.m.
Animals
Animal control handles animal-related concerns within city limits. Contact Tallahassee Animal Services at 850-891-2958.
Vehicles
Noise complaints are often associated with vehicles in parking lots, leading to disruptions. The general 'noise disturbance' definition applies to excessive vehicle noise.
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