Schenectady, NY Noise Ordinance
Quiet Hours: Generally 11:00 PM to 12:00 PM (noon) the following day for residential areas; 1:00 AM to 12:00 PM (noon) on Fridays, Saturdays, and nights preceding legal holidays for restaurants/taverns/bars/discos in the Downtown Schenectady Improvement District.
Residential Decibel Limit: Not specified, but 80 decibels presumed excessive generally. (Day) / Not specified, but 80 decibels presumed excessive generally. (Night)
Summary: Schenectady, NY noise ordinance, Chapter 182, prohibits loud, disturbing, and unnecessary noise that disrupts peace or causes annoyance. Key restrictions include quiet hours for residential areas, amplified sound regulations, and controls over vehicle and animal noise. An 80-decibel reading is presumed excessive. Violations carry fines starting at $100, escalating for repeat offenses, and can involve the seizure of noise-producing equipment.