Quiet Hours: 8:00 PM - 7:59 AM (residential amplified sound)
Residential Decibel Limit: 85 dBA or 77 dBC (8:00 AM - 7:59 PM) (Day) / 60 dBA or 62 dBC (8:00 PM - 7:59 AM) (Night)
Summary: Key West, FL noise ordinances, primarily found in Chapter 26, Article IV "Sound Control," prohibit excessive and unnecessary noise. The city maintains objective decibel limits for residential areas, 60 dBA/62 dBC from 8 PM to 7:59 AM. Construction activities have specific daytime hours, and noise exemptions are required for events exceeding set decibel levels, with penalties up to $500 for violations.