Asheville, NC Noise Ordinance
Quiet Hours: Generally, nighttime hours are from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, and daytime hours are 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM. In Central Business and Commercial districts, daytime sound level limits extend to 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday. Central Business District nighttime limits are reduced by an additional five decibels between 2:00 AM and 7:00 AM.
Residential Decibel Limit: Noise disturbance standard applies (no specific decibel limit). (Day) / Noise disturbance standard applies (no specific decibel limit). (Night)
Summary: Asheville, NC noise ordinances, updated September 15, 2021, establish objective decibel limits for commercial, central business, and industrial districts. Residential areas are governed by a 'noise disturbance standard,' considering factors like volume, duration, and zoning. Enforcement is primarily handled by the City's Development Services Department, with provisions for sound exceedance permits and escalating civil penalties for violations.