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Noise Ordinance Overview
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Official Decibel Limits
volume_up"Industrial areas have limits of 75 dBA day and night. Public entertainment venues (sports arenas, restaurants, bars, etc.) have a 105 dBA limit at any time; if exceeded, a mandatory 10-minute sound break below 85 dBA is required. Measurements are typically taken at the property line or 50 feet from the source."
AI Executive Summary
Provo, UT noise ordinances, under Chapter 9.06 of the City Code, prohibit excessive sounds, with quiet hours generally from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Recent updates lowered daytime decibel limits to 65 dBA for residential, 75 dBA for industrial, and 70 dBA for other areas, with varying stricter limits at night. Violations may result in a Class B misdemeanor.
Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction
Sounds from special construction projects may be exempted with a permit from the Mayor's office. Noise from landscaping equipment is exempted between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Amplified Sound
Amplified music or other amplified sounds are considered public disturbance noises. Public entertainment venues (sports arenas, restaurants, bars, cafes, discotheques, or dance halls) cannot sustain sound levels equal to or exceeding 105 dBA at any time; if exceeded, a mandatory 10-minute sound break at a level below 85 dBA must be taken.
Animals
The keeping of any animal or fowl that, by any sound or cry, causes annoyance or discomfort to a reasonable person of normal sensitivities is unlawful. Barking dogs are specifically mentioned as a type of animal incident handled by non-emergency police.
Vehicles
Inadequately or defectively muffled vehicles, engines, and motors are classified as public disturbance noises. It is unlawful to park recreational vehicles, trailers, or boats on public streets for more than 72 consecutive hours.
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