Vancouver, WA
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Vancouver, WA.
Ordinance Summary
Vancouver, WA noise ordinances, primarily Vancouver Municipal Code Chapter 7.05.010 "Public disturbance," prohibit frequent, repetitive, or continuous sounds that unreasonably disturb residential peace, including excessive vehicle noise, yelling, amplified sound, and animal barking. Specific quiet hours apply in residential districts for certain disturbances.
Quiet Hours
10PM-7AM in residential districts for specific disturbances.
Police Non-Emergency
360-487-7400Decibel Limits
"Vancouver's Municipal Code focuses on the impact of noise (unreasonable disturbance) rather than specific decibel levels for general public disturbances."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction noise is generally exempt between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.
Yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling, singing, or using noise makers, fireworks, sound amplifying equipment, or air horns in a residential district, or at any time/place so as to unreasonably disturb peace, is prohibited. Sound from portable audio equipment audible greater than 50 feet is also a public disturbance.
Frequent, repetitive, or continuous sounds (e.g., barking or howling) made by any animal that unreasonably interfere with peace are prohibited, except for licensed animal shelters or kennels.
Frequent, repetitive, or continuous sounding of any horn or siren (except as a warning), or creating frequent, repetitive, or continuous sounds/vibrations from vehicle operation, repair, or testing within a residential district that unreasonably disturb peace, are prohibited.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
10PM-7AM in residential districts for specific disturbances..
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: 360-487-7400.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
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