Tallahassee, FL
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Tallahassee, FL.
Ordinance Summary
Tallahassee, FL noise ordinances, under Ordinance No. 22-O-13, prohibit "noise disturbances"—unreasonably loud, raucous, or jarring sounds plainly audible at 100 feet. Police can now proactively issue complaints. Penalties include fines of $250 for a first violation, escalating to $500 for third and subsequent offenses. Specific amplified sound restrictions apply in the Urban Core.
Quiet Hours
Generally 10 PM - 7 AM for residential areas outside the Urban Core; for outdoor amplified sound in the Urban Core, 11 PM - 7 AM.
Police Non-Emergency
850-891-4200Decibel Limits
"Tallahassee's updated noise ordinance (Ordinance No. 22-O-13) eliminated existing decibel level regulations, granting police discretion to determine noise violations based on a 'noise disturbance' standard defined as sound which is unreasonably loud, raucous, or jarring to a reasonable person and plainly audible at 100 feet."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
Not specifically detailed in provided information for construction. However, lawn mowers and yard maintenance equipment are exempt if operated between 7 AM and 7 PM with proper mufflers.
It is unlawful to allow amplified music from urban core areas between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m.. Additionally, regulation of outdoor amplified sound within the Urban Core applies any day of the week between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., allowing indoor music at a reasonable volume until 2:00 a.m.
Animal control handles animal-related concerns within city limits. Contact Tallahassee Animal Services at 850-891-2958.
Noise complaints are often associated with vehicles in parking lots, leading to disruptions. The general 'noise disturbance' definition applies to excessive vehicle noise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
Generally 10 PM - 7 AM for residential areas outside the Urban Core; for outdoor amplified sound in the Urban Core, 11 PM - 7 AM..
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: 850-891-4200.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
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