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Step 1 of 3Roanoke, VA
Noise Ordinance Overview
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Official Decibel Limits
volume_up"The ordinance defines 'noise disturbance' qualitatively as any sound which endangers or injures the health or safety of persons, or annoys or disturbs persons, and can be heard clearly by unaided hearing faculties."
AI Executive Summary
Roanoke, VA noise ordinances, under Chapter 21, Article II, prohibit noise disturbances that endanger health, safety, or annoy residents, specifically excessive yelling, shouting, whistling, or singing between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.. Violations can result in a Class 2 misdemeanor, while public nuisance animals constitute a Class 3 misdemeanor.
Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction
Not specifically defined with separate hours beyond the general noise disturbance regulations and quiet hours for certain activities.
Amplified Sound
Prohibitions against 'Loudspeakers, public address systems and sound trucks' causing a noise disturbance.
Animals
A public nuisance animal includes any animal that excessively makes disturbing noises, such as continued or repeated howling, barking, or whining, causing unreasonable annoyance or discomfort to neighbors.
Vehicles
Sounding or permitting the sounding of any horn, whistle, or other auditory device on or in any motor vehicle on public right-of-way or public property, except as a warning of danger, is prohibited.
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