Quiet Hours: Residential nighttime hours: 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Residential daytime hours: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Outdoor amplified sound for entertainment establishments is restricted after 10:00 p.m.
Residential Decibel Limit: 65 dBA (Day) / 55 dBA (Night)
Summary: Portsmouth, VA's noise ordinance, primarily City Code Section 24-255 "Unlawful Excessive Sound," prohibits noise exceeding specific decibel limits in residential and commercial zones. It also outlines per se offenses like loud vehicle exhausts or persistently disturbing animal noises. Violations are classified as misdemeanors, with stricter penalties for repeat offenses.