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Noise Ordinance Overview
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Official Decibel Limits
volume_up"Vehicle noise cannot exceed 92 decibels. General decibel limits for residential and commercial areas are not explicitly defined in the provided Boise City Code snippets, but noise is prohibited if "plainly audible" in a residence not the source."
AI Executive Summary
Boise, ID noise ordinances, under Boise City Code Chapter 6-20, prohibit loud amplification devices if plainly audible within a non-source residence or 100 feet on a public right-of-way. Vehicle noise cannot exceed 92 decibels. Violations are infractions, with fines starting at $100, increasing to $356.50 for modified vehicle exhausts.
Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction
Not specified for general construction hours within Boise City Code. Boise County exempts 'Road Equipment' from its noise ordinance.
Amplified Sound
Unlawful to operate or permit loud amplification devices if the sound is plainly audible within any residence not the source, or upon a public right-of-way at 100 feet or more from the source. Amendments now allow the use of loudspeakers and megaphones in peaceful protests.
Animals
Excessive animal noise (barking, baying, crying, howling) is prohibited if audible beyond property boundaries for an extended period: either incessantly for 30 minutes (with interruptions less than 20 seconds) or intermittently for 60 minutes within a 24-hour period. Roosters are prohibited.
Vehicles
Prohibits "excessive exhaust and muffler noise," modifying exhaust systems to make vehicles louder, and unnecessarily revving engines if audible 50 feet away. Vehicle noise cannot exceed 92 decibels.
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