Roanoke, VA
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Roanoke, VA.
Ordinance Summary
Roanoke, VA noise ordinances, under Chapter 21, Article II, prohibit noise disturbances that endanger health, safety, or annoy residents, specifically excessive yelling, shouting, whistling, or singing between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.. Violations can result in a Class 2 misdemeanor, while public nuisance animals constitute a Class 3 misdemeanor.
Quiet Hours
10PM-8AM
Police Non-Emergency
540-344-6681Decibel Limits
"The ordinance defines 'noise disturbance' qualitatively as any sound which endangers or injures the health or safety of persons, or annoys or disturbs persons, and can be heard clearly by unaided hearing faculties."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
Not specifically defined with separate hours beyond the general noise disturbance regulations and quiet hours for certain activities.
Prohibitions against 'Loudspeakers, public address systems and sound trucks' causing a noise disturbance.
A public nuisance animal includes any animal that excessively makes disturbing noises, such as continued or repeated howling, barking, or whining, causing unreasonable annoyance or discomfort to neighbors.
Sounding or permitting the sounding of any horn, whistle, or other auditory device on or in any motor vehicle on public right-of-way or public property, except as a warning of danger, is prohibited.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
10PM-8AM.
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: 540-344-6681.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
Official Sources
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