High Point, NC
Noise Code

Operating tools for construction, drilling, repair, alteration, or demolition work is prohibited between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on weekdays, and between 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. on weekends or holidays, in or within 50 yards of any residential area or noise sensitive zone, unless by special permit or for emergency work.

Playing radios, televisions, stereos, musical instruments, or other sound-producing/amplifying devices is prohibited between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. if the sound is audible at 30 feet or more from a dwelling's property line. Loudspeakers or amplifier systems are generally prohibited between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays and 10:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. on weekends and holidays in residential, commercial, or noise sensitive areas, unless by special permit for noncommercial public speaking or assembly. Loudspeakers for commercial purposes are generally prohibited if they annoy or disturb. Amplified sound audible in excess of 150 feet is restricted.

Keeping any animal or bird that, by causing frequent or long-continued noise, disturbs the comfort and repose of any person in the vicinity, is prohibited. Excessive barking dogs are considered a violation of the noise ordinance, and animal control officers work with dog owners to address these issues.

Creating unreasonably loud or unnecessary grating, grinding, rattling, or other noise from motor vehicles, or sounding horns unnecessarily, is prohibited. Sound-producing equipment in vehicles is prohibited if the sound or vibration is audible or felt at 30 feet or more. Loading and unloading vehicles is restricted between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on weekdays and 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. on weekends or holidays in or within 50 yards of a residential area or noise sensitive zone. Motor boats exceeding 86 dB(A) when measured at 50 feet in residential or noise sensitive zones are also prohibited.