Richmond Hill, GA
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Richmond Hill, GA.
Ordinance Summary
Richmond Hill, GA's noise ordinance, found in Chapter 34, Article I of its Code of Ordinances, prohibits loud, unnecessary, or unusual noises that disturb the peace. Key restrictions include specific quiet hours for construction, landscaping equipment, and amplified sound. Animal vocalizations are also regulated.
Quiet Hours
Quiet hours vary by activity; generally, noise-generating activities like construction and landscaping are restricted from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on weekdays, and 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. on weekends. Amplified vehicular music has restrictions between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m.
Police Non-Emergency
912-756-3712Decibel Limits
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Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction and demolition activity shall not be performed between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays, or between 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. on weekends, unless it is emergency work or meets specific limits.
Personal or commercial vehicular music amplification equipment shall not be plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m., or plainly audible at 25 feet between 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Boom boxes or similar devices in public places are similarly restricted (not plainly audible at 50 feet between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.; not plainly audible at 25 feet between 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.). Mobile vendors and food trucks are prohibited from using amplified sound devices.
Domesticated animals may not make any vocalizations (including barking, baying, howling, crying, or making any other noise) for more than 10 minutes without interruption or more than 30 minutes if intermittent.
Restrictions apply to amplified vehicular music. Vendors are prohibited from sounding devices that produce offensive or loud noise, and mobile vendors cannot use amplified sound devices.
Noncommercial or nonindustrial power tools for landscaping and yard maintenance shall not be operated between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Commercial or industrial power tools for landscaping near a residential property line shall not be operated between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays, or between 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. on weekends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
Quiet hours vary by activity; generally, noise-generating activities like construction and landscaping are restricted from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on weekdays, and 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. on weekends. Amplified vehicular music has restrictions between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m..
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: 912-756-3712.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
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