Lewiston's quiet hours: 11PM-7AM. During these hours, noise must stay below residential nighttime decibel limits at the property line. Violations can result in fines on the first offense.

Lewiston'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 Lewiston police non-emergency line at 207-784-6421. For ongoing violations, contact code enforcement at 207-513-3125. Have the address, noise type, and duration ready. You can request to remain anonymous.

Lewiston's noise violation penalties: For Unlawful Noise (Chapter 50, Article I), civil penalties are: $100 for the first violation, $200 for a second violation within 12 months, and $300 for further violations within 12 months. For noise-creating devices on public rights-of-way, penalties are up to $525 for the first offense, up to $1,050 for a second, and up to $2,100 for a third and subsequent offenses. Each act that continues or is repeated more than one-half hour after a written notice of violation constitutes a separate offense and is subject to escalating penalties.. Fines typically escalate with repeat offenses and may result in misdemeanor charges for chronic violations.

Lewiston's rules: The keeping of any animal or bird that, by causing frequent or long continued noise, disturbs the reasonable comfort or repose of any person is unlawful. An animal causing a disturbance by excessive barking or noise-making near a private residence or business is considered a public nuisance. It is unlawful to keep more than four dogs over four months old on any one premises.. To report a barking dog, contact animal control at 207-513-3139 ext. 3324 or the police non-emergency line.

Lewiston's construction noise rules: Not explicitly specified in the noise ordinance. Exemptions exist for necessary excavation or repairs of bridges, streets, or highways, or utility installations by or on behalf of the City, State, or public utility.. Violations can be reported to code enforcement, which can issue stop-work orders for unpermitted or off-hours construction.

Yes. Lewiston's ordinance: The playing of any radio, phonograph, television, amplified or musical instruments, loudspeakers, tape recorder, or other electronic sound-producing devices in a manner or volume that annoys or disturbs persons in any dwelling, hotel, hospital, residence, office, or vicinity is prohibited. Reasonable use of amplifiers or loudspeakers for public addresses is permitted if a city permit has been granted.. Music exceeding residential decibel limits or plainly audible across property lines during quiet hours is a citable violation.