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Nampa, ID
Noise Code

The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Nampa, ID.

Ordinance Summary

Nampa, ID noise ordinances, under Chapter 7 "PUBLIC NOISE DISTURBANCE," prohibit loud or offensive noise between 11:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M.. This includes sounds plainly audible 100 feet or more from the source in residential or business areas, and 50 feet for vehicle amplification. Violations are infractions, with subsequent offenses escalating to misdemeanors.

Quiet Hours

11PM-7AM

Police Non-Emergency

208-465-2257

Decibel Limits

Day
N/A
Night
N/A

"Loud or offensive noise is that which is plainly audible within any place of residence, business, hospital, farm property with animals, or restaurant other than the source of the sound, or upon a public right of way or street at a distance of 100 feet or more from the source. For amplified sound in parks, limits are 62 decibels at 240 feet, or 500 feet if the 'big fireplace' is also reserved."

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Specific Noise Restrictions

1
Construction

Sounds caused by construction during prohibited hours (11:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M.) are exempt with a special permit approved by the building department or city engineer.

2
Amplified Sound

Unlawful to operate a loud amplification device upon or within a motor vehicle if the sound is plainly audible upon a public right of way or street at a distance of 50 feet or more from the source. In parks, music must be no louder than 62 decibels at a distance of 240 feet from the music source, or 62 decibels at 500 feet if the 'big fireplace' is also reserved.

3
Animals

City of Nampa Animal Control handles barking dog complaints. To file a citation for nuisance barking, a barking dog log and video evidence are required, along with proof of attempting to address the issue with the neighbor. Roosters are prohibited within city limits due to noise issues.

4
Vehicles

Unlawful to operate or permit the operation of any loud amplification device upon or within a motor vehicle in such a manner that the sound therefrom is plainly audible upon a public right of way or street at a distance of 50 feet or more from the source of the sound. Abandoned or unlicensed vehicles on private property are handled by Code Compliance (208-468-5473), while those on the street are handled by Nampa Police (208-465-2257).

Frequently Asked Questions

Quiet Hours?

11PM-7AM.

Construction?

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

Who to call?

Use Non-Emergency Police: 208-465-2257.

Fines?

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

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