Hollywood, FL
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Hollywood, FL.
Ordinance Summary
Hollywood, FL noise ordinances, primarily Chapter 100 of the Code of Ordinances, regulate sound levels to ensure peace and tranquility within the city. These regulations establish quiet hours and specific decibel limits for residential and non-residential properties, with stricter rules during nighttime, and prohibit unreasonably loud noise that crosses property lines or interferes with peaceful enjoyment.
Quiet Hours
Residential: 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM daily. Non-residential: 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Sunday night/Monday morning through Thursday night/Friday morning); 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Friday night/Saturday morning and Saturday night/Sunday morning).
Police Non-Emergency
954-764-HELP (4357)Decibel Limits
"Sound measurements are made at or beyond the real property line using a sound level meter. The residential night limit was updated from 55 dBA to 60 dBA."
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Use our free browser-based decibel meter to check if your neighbors are violating the Hollywood, FL code.
Specific Noise Restrictions
General construction activity falls under the applicable decibel limits for residential and non-residential properties. Sanitation equipment on Hollywood Beach is exempt from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM daily, and in the remainder of the city from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Saturday.
Unreasonably loud amplified sound is prohibited. On public property (streets, sidewalks, parks, beaches), sound must not interfere with peaceful enjoyment or tranquility beyond 30 feet from the source. Non-residential establishments and vacation rentals with amplified musical entertainment must be equipped with a noise level detection device.
Complaints about continuous barking dogs can be made to the non-emergency police line or code enforcement.
On any public street or property, sound from a motor vehicle, radio, stereo, or other device must not interfere with peaceful enjoyment or tranquility at a distance more than 30 feet from the sound source.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
Residential: 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM daily. Non-residential: 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Sunday night/Monday morning through Thursday night/Friday morning); 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Friday night/Saturday morning and Saturday night/Sunday morning)..
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: 954-764-HELP (4357).
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
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