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Noise Ordinance Overview
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Official Decibel Limits
volume_up"The permitted sound level may be exceeded by five dB(A) for a cumulative period not to exceed 30 minutes of a given hour during daytime hours."
AI Executive Summary
Omaha, NE noise ordinances (Chapter 17, Noise Control) prohibit unreasonable noise and disturbances. Residential areas have decibel limits of 70 dB(A) between 7 AM and 10 PM, and 55 dB(A) between 10 PM and 7 AM. Restrictions cover construction, amplified sound, vehicles, and noisy animals, with penalties including fines.
Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction
Operation of pile drivers, steam shovels, pneumatic hammers, derricks, steam or electric hoists, or other loud or unusual noise-producing appliances for construction is prohibited between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Amplified Sound
On public property, amplified sound must not be audible beyond 100 feet from the source and must not be unreasonably great or a nuisance. On residential property, amplified sound should not be audible in any adjoining unit.
Animals
It is unlawful to harbor, keep, or maintain any animal that by loud and unusual noises disturbs the peace and quiet of neighbors. Specifically, dogs that by loud, continued, or frequent barking, howling, or yelping annoy or disturb the peace are prohibited.
Vehicles
Motor vehicles and motorcycles must be equipped with adequate mufflers or sound-dissipative devices, and their removal or rendering inoperative is prohibited. The operation of audible vehicle engine compression brakes is prohibited on national system of interstate and defense highways and on any street or road with four or more traffic lanes within Omaha at points where the grade is less than five degrees.
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