Savannah's quiet hours: 10PM-7AM (general residential, with specific variations for certain activities). During these hours, noise must stay below residential nighttime decibel limits at the property line. Violations can result in fines on the first offense.

Savannah's residential noise limits: Not specified (general noise disturbance threshold: >85 dBA) dB(A) during the day and Not specified (general noise disturbance threshold: >85 dBA) dB(A) at night. Commercial zones allow Not specified (general noise disturbance threshold: >85 dBA). Limits are measured at the receiving property line.

Call the Savannah police non-emergency line at Savannah Police Department: (912) 651-6675; Chatham County Police Department: (912) 652-6500. For ongoing violations, contact code enforcement at (912) 651-6770. Have the address, noise type, and duration ready. You can request to remain anonymous.

Savannah's noise violation penalties: Violations of the fireworks ordinance are considered a misdemeanor, subject to penalties provided by law for misdemeanors, with each violation deemed a separate offense. Violations of the animal control ordinance are subject to penalties outlined in Section 1-1013 of the Code of the City of Savannah. Generally, any activity producing sound in excess of permissible levels is a violation.. Fines typically escalate with repeat offenses and may result in misdemeanor charges for chronic violations.

Savannah's rules: No person shall own, possess, or harbor any animal that howls, barks, or emits sounds that are unreasonably loud, disturbing, and of such character, intensity, and duration as to disturb the peace and quiet of the neighborhood. A 'barking dog' is defined as one that barks continuously for 10 minutes or intermittently for 30 minutes or more, disturbing any person, unless provoked by trespass or other legitimate cause.. To report a barking dog, contact animal control at (912) 652-6575 or the police non-emergency line.

Savannah's construction noise rules: Operation of tools or equipment in construction, drilling, demolition, or public utility maintenance is prohibited between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. if it creates a noise disturbance across a real property boundary or within a noise-sensitive area. Domestic power tools and motor-powered lawn, garden, and tree trimming equipment are permitted between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.. Violations can be reported to code enforcement, which can issue stop-work orders for unpermitted or off-hours construction.

Yes. Savannah's ordinance: No person shall operate sound equipment so as to create a noise disturbance across a real property boundary or within a noise-sensitive area. For authorized activities, sound equipment may not exceed 90 dB(A) at 50 feet and, if the receiving land is residential, can only be used from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Tour service vehicles must be equipped with sound control devices to ensure amplified sound is not plainly audible 15 feet or more from the vehicle.. Music exceeding residential decibel limits or plainly audible across property lines during quiet hours is a citable violation.