Bethlehem's quiet hours: 10 PM to 7 AM (for peddlers; construction has different hours). During these hours, noise must stay below residential nighttime decibel limits at the property line. Violations can result in fines on the first offense.

Bethlehem's residential noise limits: Not specified in dB, but sound reproduction devices not audible beyond 40 feet. dB(A) during the day and Not specified in dB, but sound reproduction devices not audible beyond 40 feet. dB(A) at night. Commercial zones allow Not specified. Limits are measured at the receiving property line.

Call the Bethlehem police non-emergency line at 610-865-7000 (Bethlehem Service Center), 610-865-7187 (Northampton County 911 Center). For ongoing violations, contact code enforcement at 610-865-7091 (City of Bethlehem Building Code Enforcement Office). Have the address, noise type, and duration ready. You can request to remain anonymous.

Bethlehem's noise violation penalties: First violation: fine of not less than $50.00 nor more than $100.00. Second violation: fine of not less than $100.00 nor more than $300.00. Third and each subsequent violation: fine of not less than $500.00, or thirty days imprisonment, or both.. Fines typically escalate with repeat offenses and may result in misdemeanor charges for chronic violations.

Bethlehem's rules: No person or animal shall create any sound or noise that endangers or injures the safety or health of another person or animal, annoys or disturbs a reasonable person of normal sensitivities, or injures property.. To report a barking dog, contact animal control at 610-865-7187 (Bethlehem Police Department) or the police non-emergency line.

Bethlehem's construction noise rules: Operating tools or equipment for construction, drilling, or demolition work is prohibited between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., unless a special permit is obtained from the Community and Economic Development Director.. Violations can be reported to code enforcement, which can issue stop-work orders for unpermitted or off-hours construction.

Yes. Bethlehem's ordinance: No person shall operate a radio, stereo, boom box, tape/CD player, or other sound reproduction device at a sound level audible at a distance greater than forty (40) feet. Exceptions include police, fire, ambulance vehicles, municipal/utility services, places of religious worship, and officially licensed/permitted events.. Music exceeding residential decibel limits or plainly audible across property lines during quiet hours is a citable violation.