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Miami Beach, FL
Noise Code

The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Miami Beach, FL.

Ordinance Summary

Miami Beach, FL's noise ordinance, Article IV of Chapter 46, prohibits unreasonably loud, excessive, unnecessary, or unusual noise. Amplified sound is restricted after 11:00 PM if plainly audible at 100 feet in residential areas, with a 60-decibel limit after 10:00 PM for outdoor gatherings. Construction and power tool usage also have specific quiet hours and weekend restrictions.

Quiet Hours

11PM-7AM (amplified sound, general noise audible at 100ft); 8PM-7AM (power tools, landscaping); Sundays/holidays construction limited.

Police Non-Emergency

305-673-7900

Decibel Limits

Day
N/A
Night
0dB

"Miami Beach's general noise ordinance (Section 46-152) primarily relies on a 'reasonable person' standard rather than specific decibel limits, except for the 60 dB limit for amplified sound/outdoor gatherings in residential areas after 10:00 PM."

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Specific Noise Restrictions

1
Construction

Construction activities that cannot comply with noise regulations are permitted between 7:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. (or 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. during daylight savings time) on any day in specific commercial/mixed-use zoning districts. On Sundays and national holidays, construction is prohibited before 10:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m., and no construction is allowed in buildings with occupied apartment units.

2
Amplified Sound

The operation of radios, televisions, phonographs, and similar devices is unlawful between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. if plainly audible at a distance of 100 feet. Amplified music and loud outdoor gatherings in residential neighborhoods must remain under 60 decibels after 10:00 PM.

3
Animals

Owning, harboring, possessing, or keeping any animal or bird that causes frequent, habitual, or long-continued noise plainly audible at a distance of 100 feet from its location is prohibited.

4
Vehicles

The sounding of any horn or signaling device on a vehicle except as a danger warning, creating an unreasonably loud or harsh sound, or sounding for an unnecessary/unreasonable period is prohibited.

5
Landscaping/Power Tools

Operation of noise-producing lawn mowers, edgers, trimmers, blowers, chippers, chain saws, and other power tools used outdoors at a residence is prohibited between 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quiet Hours?

11PM-7AM (amplified sound, general noise audible at 100ft); 8PM-7AM (power tools, landscaping); Sundays/holidays construction limited..

Construction?

Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.

Who to call?

Use Non-Emergency Police: 305-673-7900.

Fines?

Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.

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