Quiet Hours: Not universally defined for general noise; residential decibel limits apply to 'day' (50 dB) and 'night' (45 dB). Specific restrictions apply to certain activities like construction and amplified sound.
Residential Decibel Limit: 50 dB (Day) / 45 dB (Night)
Summary: Chapel Hill, NC's Noise Control Code (Chapter 11, Article III) sets maximum permitted sound levels, including 50 dB day and 45 dB night for residential areas, and prohibits nuisance noises like loud parties or vehicle sound systems audible over 30 feet. Violations are civil offenses with escalating fines from $25 to $250, up to a $500 maximum.