Fayetteville, AR
Noise Code

Late night construction noise from private development activity is prohibited between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. (except Sundays, when it extends to 9:00 a.m.) if plainly audible at or near any residence within 150 yards of the activity. Emergency construction activity to repair or prevent a dangerous condition is exempt if authorized in advance or ratified later by the Mayor. Construction projects are generally subject to the limitations specified for industrial zones for the period of time allowed by the building permit.

It is unlawful to use, operate, or permit the playing of any radio, musical instrument, phonograph, loudspeaker, sound amplifier, or other device for producing or reproducing sound for the purpose of commercial advertising or attracting public attention to any building or structure, if the sound is cast upon public streets from a point of origin located on private property. General amplified sound is subject to the stated decibel limits for respective zones.

Any animal which, by causing frequent or long continued noise, disturbs the comfort or repose of any person in the vicinity is considered a noise disturbance. There are no specific decibel limits or quiet hours for animal noise explicitly stated within the provided Fayetteville ordinance excerpts, with such issues falling under the general definition of a noise disturbance.

Sound (music) coming from a vehicle at any time should not be heard from a distance greater than 30 feet and be plainly audible. The use of compression release engine brakes (jake brakes) is prohibited in the city limits. No person shall operate or cause to be operated a motor vehicle or motorcycle by rapidly advancing its throttle (revving) such that a noise disturbance occurs.