Annapolis's quiet hours: 10 PM-7 AM. During these hours, noise must stay below residential nighttime decibel limits at the property line. Violations can result in fines on the first offense.

Annapolis's residential noise limits: 65 dBA (7 AM - 10 PM) dB(A) during the day and 55 dBA (10 PM - 7 AM) dB(A) at night. Commercial zones allow 75 dBA (7 AM - 10 PM). Limits are measured at the receiving property line.

Call the Annapolis police non-emergency line at 410-268-9000. For ongoing violations, contact code enforcement at 410-260-2200 Ext. 7808 (Annapolis City Chief of Code Enforcement). Have the address, noise type, and duration ready. You can request to remain anonymous.

Annapolis's noise violation penalties: Violations of the City's noise ordinance (Title 11 § 12.020) are subject to enforcement and escalating fines for repeat offenses. For gas-powered leaf blower violations, the first offense incurs a $100 fine, and subsequent offenses are $200. Refusal to comply with a police officer's order to cease a violation can result in a fine not exceeding $500, imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or both. Animal control violations can incur fines between $50.00 and $500.00.. Fines typically escalate with repeat offenses and may result in misdemeanor charges for chronic violations.

Annapolis's rules: It is unlawful for an animal to roam freely off the owner's property or to disturb the quiet of a person or neighborhood. Owners are responsible for promptly removing pet waste. Dog barking complaints are handled by Anne Arundel County Animal Control between 7 AM and 11 PM, and by the Police Department between 11 PM and 7 AM if the dog barks for 5 minutes straight.. To report a barking dog, contact animal control at 410-222-8900 (Anne Arundel County Animal Control) or the police non-emergency line.

Annapolis's construction noise rules: Construction and demolition noise is permitted between 7 AM and 10 PM daily, not to exceed 90 dBA. Construction on public property is generally exempt.. Violations can be reported to code enforcement, which can issue stop-work orders for unpermitted or off-hours construction.

Yes. Annapolis's ordinance: Unreasonably loud amplified musical instruments or sound devices are prohibited in residential districts at any time. Between 10 PM and 7 AM, the use of musical instruments or other machines/tools at an unreasonably loud volume in residential areas is prohibited. Sound heard 50 feet from the source is prima facie evidence of a violation.. Music exceeding residential decibel limits or plainly audible across property lines during quiet hours is a citable violation.