Bangor's quiet hours: Not specified. During these hours, noise must stay below residential nighttime decibel limits at the property line. Violations can result in fines on the first offense.

Bangor's residential noise limits: Not specified dB(A) during the day and Not specified dB(A) at night. Commercial zones allow Not specified. Limits are measured at the receiving property line.

Call the Bangor police non-emergency line at 207-947-7382. For ongoing violations, contact code enforcement at 207-992-4230. Have the address, noise type, and duration ready. You can request to remain anonymous.

Bangor's noise violation penalties: Violations for excessive vehicle noise incur a minimum penalty of $100 for the first offense and $250 for the second and subsequent violations. Violations of animal control provisions are punishable by a fine of not less than $50 for the first offense, $100 for the second offense, and $200 for the third and subsequent offenses within a year of previous violations. Each day a violation occurs constitutes a separate offense. The first violation for amplified sound (radios/sound devices) results in a written warning citation.. Fines typically escalate with repeat offenses and may result in misdemeanor charges for chronic violations.

Bangor's rules: No person shall keep any animal or bird which, by causing frequent or long continued noise, disturbs the comfort or repose of persons in its vicinity. Pet owners are encouraged to prevent nuisance barking.. To report a barking dog, contact animal control at 207-947-7382 or the police non-emergency line.

Bangor's construction noise rules: Noise associated with heavy equipment and major construction activity is permitted between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. or during daylight hours, whichever is longer, under Maine DEP regulations. Construction during nighttime or non-daylight hours must comply with applicable nighttime limits.. Violations can be reported to code enforcement, which can issue stop-work orders for unpermitted or off-hours construction.

Yes. Bangor's ordinance: Operating a radio or sound device on any street, sidewalk, or other public way is prohibited if it causes a disturbance of the peace, annoys, harasses, or offends. This is defined as sound discernibly audible more than five feet away, sufficiently loud to interfere with ordinary conversation, and continuing after a request to reduce volume. The first violation results in a written warning.. Music exceeding residential decibel limits or plainly audible across property lines during quiet hours is a citable violation.