Bar Harbor, ME
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Bar Harbor, ME.
Ordinance Summary
Bar Harbor, ME's noise ordinance, Chapter 139 of the Town Code, prohibits loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise that disturbs the comfort or repose of others. Quiet hours are specifically designated from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM daily. Special permits may allow construction during these hours under certain conditions.
Quiet Hours
9:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Police Non-Emergency
(207) 288-3391Decibel Limits
"The Town of Bar Harbor's ordinance does not specify general decibel limits for residential or commercial areas in the provided information. State-level DEP regulations for specific developments exist (e.g., 55 dBA daytime, 45 dBA nighttime at protected locations), but are not the town's general limits."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction and demolition activities are generally restricted during quiet hours (9:00 PM to 7:00 AM). Permits may be issued for work during these hours if public health and safety are not impaired, or in cases of urgent necessity, such as work below the high tide mark.
Making, continuing, or causing any loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise, including amplified sound, which annoys or disturbs others is prohibited. Establishments with special amusement permits for live music face penalties for verified noise violations.
The keeping of any animal or bird that causes frequent or long-continued noise without provocation, disturbing the comfort or repose of any person in the vicinity, is prohibited.
Operation of any noise-creating blower, compressor, power fan, engine, motor boat, motor vehicle, or other machine is prohibited unless equipped with a muffler device sufficient to reduce noise so it does not unreasonably annoy or disturb a reasonable person's sensibilities. Yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling or singing on public streets between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM is also prohibited.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
9:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: (207) 288-3391.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
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