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Noise Ordinance Overview
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Official Decibel Limits
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AI Executive Summary
Richmond Hill, GA's noise ordinance, found in Chapter 34, Article I of its Code of Ordinances, prohibits loud, unnecessary, or unusual noises that disturb the peace. Key restrictions include specific quiet hours for construction, landscaping equipment, and amplified sound. Animal vocalizations are also regulated.
Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction
Construction and demolition activity shall not be performed between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays, or between 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. on weekends, unless it is emergency work or meets specific limits.
Amplified Sound
Personal or commercial vehicular music amplification equipment shall not be plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m., or plainly audible at 25 feet between 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Boom boxes or similar devices in public places are similarly restricted (not plainly audible at 50 feet between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.; not plainly audible at 25 feet between 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.). Mobile vendors and food trucks are prohibited from using amplified sound devices.
Animals
Domesticated animals may not make any vocalizations (including barking, baying, howling, crying, or making any other noise) for more than 10 minutes without interruption or more than 30 minutes if intermittent.
Vehicles
Restrictions apply to amplified vehicular music. Vendors are prohibited from sounding devices that produce offensive or loud noise, and mobile vendors cannot use amplified sound devices.
Landscaping/Power Tools
Noncommercial or nonindustrial power tools for landscaping and yard maintenance shall not be operated between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Commercial or industrial power tools for landscaping near a residential property line shall not be operated between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays, or between 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. on weekends.
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