Naples, FL
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Naples, FL.
Ordinance Summary
Naples, FL noise ordinances, primarily Chapter 14 and Ordinance 2020-14542, regulate sound to ensure public peace. General quiet hours are 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM for disturbing noises and amplified sound audible at 50 feet. Decibel limits vary by zoning and time, with specific restrictions on construction, leaf blowers, and animal noises.
Quiet Hours
11:00 PM to 7:00 AM for general disturbing noises and amplified sound audible at 50 feet. For mechanical equipment in residential areas, 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
Police Non-Emergency
239-213-4844Decibel Limits
"These limits are from Collier County Code of Ordinances (§ 54-92). For sound measured inside multifamily dwelling units, limits are 53 dBA (day) and 45 dBA (night). Mechanical equipment installed on premises in residential/multi-family areas in Naples should not exceed 60 dBA between 10 PM and 8 AM."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
Residential areas: Monday through Saturday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Non-residential areas: Monday through Saturday, 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM. Special activities like pile driving and steel erection are limited to Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Demolition is limited to Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Construction is not allowed on specific federal holidays.
Using, operating, or permitting any radio, musical instrument, phonograph, loudspeaker, sound amplifier, or other device that disturbs peace or is plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM is prohibited. Background music should generally not exceed 45 dB(A) on the property.
Keeping any animal or bird that causes frequent or long-continued noise disturbing the comfort or repose of persons in the vicinity. This includes allowing an animal to habitually bark, whine, howl, squawk, screech, or cause any other objectionable noise due to pitch, frequency, duration, or timing.
Unnecessary sounding of horns, discharging exhaust without an effective muffler, and operating vehicles so out of repair, loaded, or in such a manner as to create loud and unnecessary grating, grinding, rattling, or other noise are prohibited. The use of engine exhaust-operated signaling devices is also prohibited. Model vehicles creating noise across a real property line are prohibited between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM. Gasoline-powered leaf blowers are prohibited; battery and electric leaf blowers are permitted if they do not generate a decibel level above 65 dBA.
Yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling, or singing in public streets or where sound can be heard from public streets, particularly between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM, if it annoys or disturbs. Residents may perform lawn and landscape maintenance activities on their own property from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Commercial lawn and landscape maintenance is permitted in residential areas Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and in non-residential areas Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. No commercial work on New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
11:00 PM to 7:00 AM for general disturbing noises and amplified sound audible at 50 feet. For mechanical equipment in residential areas, 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM..
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: 239-213-4844.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
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