Gulfport, MS Noise Ordinance
Quiet Hours: Generally, loud and raucous noises are prohibited if they disturb the peace. Specific exemptions for domestic power tools, lawn mowers, agricultural equipment, and construction/demolition activities are between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Amplified sound is restricted within 150 feet of a residence outside of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Commercial business decibel limits drop after 11:00 p.m.
Residential Decibel Limit: Not specified (prohibits 'loud and raucous noise') (Day) / Not specified (prohibits 'loud and raucous noise') (Night)
Summary: Gulfport, MS noise ordinances prohibit noises and vibrations that disturb public peace, explicitly classifying them as nuisances under Chapter 7, Article I, Section 7-10. Commercial establishments must adhere to 65 decibels during the day and 55 decibels after 11 PM. Restrictions also cover amplified sound near residences, animal noises, and loud vehicles, with specific exemptions for construction and domestic tools between 7 AM and 9 PM.