Williamsburg, VA Noise Ordinance
Quiet Hours: 11PM-7AM (general, for certain loud activities and residential decibel limits); 7PM-7AM (construction); 9PM-9AM (street performances outside this period).
Residential Decibel Limit: 65 dB (7AM-11PM) (Day) / 55 dB (11PM-7AM) (Night)
Summary: Williamsburg, VA, noise ordinances (Chapter 12, Article V, Sections 12-70 to 12-77, and Ordinance 22-06) prohibit excessive noise, defining specific quiet hours, decibel limits, and restricted activities. Key prohibitions include loud music, yelling, and certain construction noise during nighttime hours. Violations are misdemeanors, incurring fines from $300 for a first offense up to $2,500 and possible jail time for repeated infractions.