What is the residential decibel limit in Sarasota, FL?

Daytime limit: 75 dBA / 80 dBC (7 AM - 11 PM). Nighttime limit: 65 dBA / 70 dBC (11 PM - 7 AM). Decibel limits apply to continuous sound sources measured at or beyond the real property line. The City of Sarasota also enforces a 'plainly audible' standard, where sound heard from 100 feet away during quiet hours is a violation. Sarasota County has separate decibel limits for different zoning districts, e.g., 55 dBA (day) / 50 dBA (night) for residential receiving property.

Who do I call for a noise complaint in Sarasota, FL?

For non-emergencies, contact the police at 941-316-1199 (City of Sarasota). For code violations, contact Code Enforcement at 941-263-6417 (City of Sarasota Code Compliance Division).

Sarasota, FL Noise Ordinance

Quiet Hours: Weekdays: 11 PM - 7 AM (plainly audible); Weekends & Holidays: 12 AM (midnight) - 7 AM (plainly audible). Continuous sound sources have decibel limits from 11 PM - 7 AM (night) and 7 AM - 11 PM (day).

Residential Decibel Limit: 75 dBA / 80 dBC (7 AM - 11 PM) (Day) / 65 dBA / 70 dBC (11 PM - 7 AM) (Night)

Summary: Sarasota, FL noise ordinances prohibit sounds plainly audible from 100 feet away between 11 PM and 7 AM on weekdays, and midnight to 7 AM on weekends/holidays, enforced by a "plainly audible" standard. Decibel limits also apply, with 75 dBA/80 dBC during the day and 65 dBA/70 dBC at night for continuous sound sources. Stricter vehicle noise rules now mirror state law, allowing citations if noise is audible from 25 feet away.

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