FAQ - Noise Limit Information
Question: Does the City have any noise restrictions?
Answer: Yes, there are, though there are several exemptions. The City Council has enacted a noise ordinance that states "It is the policy of the City that the public peace, health, safety, tranquility and general welfare of residential districts and the community as a whole requires protection from unnecessary, excessive, unreasonable and annoying noises..." To that end, there are rules regarding the amount of noise any particular person shall allow, and that is normally limited to 100 dBA as measured at the property line. The operation of any tools, or equipment used in construction, repair, alteration, demolition or landscape maintenance, Home workshop and gardening equipment (Exception is leaf blowers) is exempt from that noise limit, but is limited to 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Saturdays, Sunday, and holidays. Leaf blower operation in or within 100 feet of a residential district is limited to 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday-Friday, and 9:00AM to 5:00PM Saturday. No leaf blowers may be used on Sundays or holidays. For more information about noise limits give us a call.
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