Syracuse, NY
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Syracuse, NY.
Ordinance Summary
Syracuse, NY noise ordinances, detailed in Chapter 40 of the City Code, broadly prohibit "unnecessary noise" 24 hours a day that crosses property boundaries and disturbs a person of reasonable sensibilities. Specific restrictions include limits on construction noise between 9 PM and 7 AM Monday-Saturday, and all day Sundays/holidays, and outdoor domestic power tools from 9 PM to 8 AM in residential areas.
Quiet Hours
Generally 24/7 for unnecessary noise, with specific restrictions between 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. for certain activities.
Police Non-Emergency
315-442-5111Decibel Limits
"The Syracuse Noise Control Ordinance (Chapter 40) primarily defines violations based on 'unnecessary noise' disturbing a person of reasonable sensibilities, rather than specific decibel levels."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
No unnecessary noise from construction between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Monday to Saturday, inclusive, or at any time on Sundays or holidays, except for emergency work.
No unnecessary noise from loudspeakers and public address systems for noncommercial purposes between 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. across a residential real property boundary. Generally prohibits unnecessary noise from sound reproduction devices (radio, TV, musical instruments, sound amplifiers) across property boundaries, at 50 feet from a motor vehicle on a public highway, or entering a separate dwelling unit.
No owner shall maintain a dog which is permitted to howl, bark or make other objectionable sounds habitually or continuously so as to disturb the peace and quiet of a reasonable person of normal sensibilities during the day or night. [cite: 14 (previous search result)]
Prohibits unnecessary noise from spinning or squealing tires. No operation of motor vehicles in a manner or condition (out of repair or loaded) that creates loud and unnecessary grating, grinding, or rattling. Discharge of exhaust creating unnecessary noise is prohibited. Modification of noise control devices to increase sound output is also prohibited.
No unnecessary noise from domestic power tools used outdoors in residential areas between 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. across a residential real property boundary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
Generally 24/7 for unnecessary noise, with specific restrictions between 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. for certain activities..
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: 315-442-5111.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
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