Lowell, MA
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Lowell, MA.
Ordinance Summary
Lowell, MA noise ordinances, under the City of Lowell's "Peace and Good Order" bylaws, establish quiet hours for residential areas from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM daily. Additionally, they prohibit sustained amplified sound at outdoor public entertainment without a special permit and set decibel limits for enclosed public entertainment spaces.
Quiet Hours
10PM-7AM (Residential)
Police Non-Emergency
978-937-3200Decibel Limits
"Enclosed places of public entertainment are unlawful to sustain noise at or exceeding 95 dB(A) for over 30 seconds."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
Inspectional services handle construction noise issues Monday through Friday from approximately 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
No amplification is allowed in outdoor public entertainment without a special events permit obtained through the License Commission.
Barking dogs in the neighborhood are considered a non-emergency issue to be reported to the Lowell Police Communications.
City Ordinances prohibit the storage of inoperable or unlicensed vehicles, enforced by the Police Department at 978-674-4505.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
10PM-7AM (Residential).
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: 978-937-3200.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
Official Sources
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