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Noise Ordinance Overview
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Official Decibel Limits
volume_up"Greensboro has moved away from specific decibel limits towards a 'reasonable person' standard for noise enforcement. A noise disturbance is presumed to exist if the sound exceeds maximum lawful decibel limits at a property boundary within residential zoning districts."
AI Executive Summary
Greensboro, NC noise ordinances, outlined in Sec. 18-48 and 18-49, prohibit unreasonably loud or disturbing noises that annoy, disturb, injure, or endanger citizens' comfort, repose, health, peace, or safety. The city aims to secure public health and welfare by regulating noise disturbances. Recent revisions have eliminated specific decibel limits in favor of a "reasonable person" standard.
Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction
Erection, demolition, alteration, or repair of any building (including excavation and grading) in a residential district is prohibited between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. In any district other than residential, these activities are prohibited between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Amplified Sound
It is unlawful for any person to cause sound to emanate from a loudspeaker or amplifier if audible at a distance exceeding 150 feet. Any sound amplification outside any building or structure is outlawed from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with exceptions for major holidays.
Animals
Guilford County Animal Control enforces animal laws and ordinances, and picks up stray and injured animals.
Vehicles
While no specific vehicle hours are listed, the general ordinance prohibits unreasonably loud or disturbing noise. If music or noise from a vehicle can be heard 30 feet away, it is considered unreasonably loud and disturbing.
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