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Step 1 of 3Vancouver, WA
Noise Ordinance Overview
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Official Decibel Limits
volume_up"Vancouver's Municipal Code focuses on the impact of noise (unreasonable disturbance) rather than specific decibel levels for general public disturbances."
AI Executive Summary
Vancouver, WA noise ordinances, primarily Vancouver Municipal Code Chapter 7.05.010 "Public disturbance," prohibit frequent, repetitive, or continuous sounds that unreasonably disturb residential peace, including excessive vehicle noise, yelling, amplified sound, and animal barking. Specific quiet hours apply in residential districts for certain disturbances.
Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction
Construction noise is generally exempt between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.
Amplified Sound
Yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling, singing, or using noise makers, fireworks, sound amplifying equipment, or air horns in a residential district, or at any time/place so as to unreasonably disturb peace, is prohibited. Sound from portable audio equipment audible greater than 50 feet is also a public disturbance.
Animals
Frequent, repetitive, or continuous sounds (e.g., barking or howling) made by any animal that unreasonably interfere with peace are prohibited, except for licensed animal shelters or kennels.
Vehicles
Frequent, repetitive, or continuous sounding of any horn or siren (except as a warning), or creating frequent, repetitive, or continuous sounds/vibrations from vehicle operation, repair, or testing within a residential district that unreasonably disturb peace, are prohibited.
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