Newport News, VA
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Newport News, VA.
Ordinance Summary
Newport News, VA noise ordinances, specifically Code of Ordinances § 28-36 "Loud noises prohibited," make it unlawful to produce sounds "plainly audible" across property lines or within another's enclosed dwelling between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.. This also applies if sound is plainly audible at 50 feet or more in any direction at any time.
Quiet Hours
10 PM to 8 AM
Police Non-Emergency
757-247-2500Decibel Limits
"The Newport News noise ordinance primarily relies on a 'plainly audible' standard rather than specific decibel limits. Sound is prohibited if it can be heard by the unaided human ear across property boundaries or inside another person's enclosed dwelling unit during quiet hours, or at a distance of 50 feet or more at any time."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
Not specifically defined with separate hours; generally subject to the 'plainly audible' rule of Code of Ordinances § 28-36.
It is unlawful to play, use, or operate any television, radio, audio system, musical instrument, loudspeaker, communication, or amplification system such that it is plainly audible across property boundaries or inside another's enclosed dwelling unit between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., or plainly audible at 50 feet or more at any time.
Noisy animals or birds are considered nuisances as per Code of Ordinances § 28-35 and cross-referenced in § 6-9, generally falling under the 'plainly audible' standard.
Operating an audio system in a motor vehicle such that it is plainly audible across property boundaries or inside another's enclosed dwelling unit between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., or plainly audible at 50 feet or more at any time, is prohibited. Exceptions exist for warning devices like horns or back-up alarms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
10 PM to 8 AM.
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: 757-247-2500.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
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