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Noise Ordinance Overview
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Official Decibel Limits
volume_up"Public entertainment sound levels shall not exceed 90 dBA in customer-occupied areas (with warning sign) or 110 dBA overall."
AI Executive Summary
Roswell, GA's Noise Ordinance (City Code 5.1.13 & 8.8.3(s)) regulates excessive and disturbing sounds to safeguard public health and quality of life. It sets measurable limits for various property types and restricts sources like animal noise, construction, and amplified music, especially during nighttime. Violations may result in civil fines or criminal penalties, including potential incarceration for repeat offenses.
Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction
Noise from construction and landscaping is permitted between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Amplified Sound
No amplified sound or outdoor performances are permitted after 10:00 P.M. Sunday through Thursday or after 11:00 P.M. Friday and Saturday. Vehicular music amplification and similar devices (e.g., boom boxes) should not be plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m., or 25 feet between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
Animals
Owners must not permit barking, baying, howling, crying, or other noise for more than 10 continuous minutes or 30 intermittent minutes. Keeping four or more domestic dogs is not allowed. Poultry noise should not disturb people of reasonable sensitivity at property boundaries.
Vehicles
Personal or commercial vehicular music amplification equipment should not be plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m., or 25 feet between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
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