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Noise Ordinance Overview
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Official Decibel Limits
volume_up"Noise is considered a violation if it is "plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet from the exterior of the building, structure or vehicle within which the sound originates" during quiet hours."
AI Executive Summary
Broken Arrow, OK noise ordinances, primarily Section 16-12 "Disturbing the Peace; Disorderly Conduct," prohibit loud and unnecessary noise generally between 10 PM and 7 AM Sunday through Thursday, and 11 PM to 7 AM Friday and Saturday. Violations are determined if noise is plainly audible 50 feet from its source, with exceptions for certain areas like Events Park.
Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction
Not specified
Amplified Sound
Playing any television, radio, phonograph, tape recorder, CD player, or musical instrument in a manner or volume that annoys or disturbs the peace and quiet of any person within another dwelling is prohibited.
Animals
Allowing any animal in one's custody or control to habitually bark, howl, yelp, roar, or make similar noises is prohibited.
Vehicles
Sounding a horn or similar signal device on any vehicle, except as a danger signal, is prohibited. Discharging the exhaust of any internal combustion engine or motor vehicle, except through a muffler or other device that effectively prevents loud or explosive noises, is prohibited.
Yelling/Shouting/Singing
Yelling, shouting, or singing on public streets between 11 PM and 7 AM, or at any other time or place where it annoys or disturbs occupants of dwellings, schools, churches, hospitals, or similar institutions, is prohibited.
Events Park
Noises between 10 PM and 11 PM Sunday through Thursday at the Broken Arrow Events Park and adjacent amphitheater are not deemed violations of the disturbing the peace ordinance.
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