Greensboro, NC Noise Ordinance
Quiet Hours: Construction in residential districts is prohibited between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. daily. Construction in non-residential districts is prohibited between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. daily. For outdoor amplified music in mixed-use districts, a 60-decibel limit applies from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Sundays through Thursdays, and from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Residential Decibel Limit: Not specified (Day) / Not specified (Night)
Summary: Greensboro, NC noise ordinances, outlined in Article IV of the Code of Ordinances, prohibit unreasonably loud or disturbing noises that annoy, disturb, injure, or endanger the peace, comfort, health, or safety of persons or cause property damage. The ordinance considers factors such as the time of day, proximity to residential areas, volume, and zoning to determine what constitutes "unreasonably loud" noise, with specific decibel limits applying to certain activities and districts.