Anyone found to be in violation of the law will first receive a warning from a Sheriff’s Office deputy. A second violation will result in the issuance of a citation, charging the person with a misdemeanor. Violation of the noise ordinance could result in fines ranging from $100 to $250 or up to 30 days in jail.
The ordinance reads in part, “any unreasonably loud, disturbing or unnecessary noise which causes material distress, discomfort or injury to persons of ordinary sensibilities in the immediate vicinity thereof is hereby declared to be a nuisance and is prohibited.
“Any noise of such character, intensity and continued duration which substantially interferes with the comfortable enjoyment of private homes by persons of ordinary sensibilities is hereby declared to be a nuisance and is prohibited.”
This includes playing of radios or other musical instruments, animals, construction, loud vehicles and loud speakers to name a few. The determining factors will include the intensity of the noise, where the noise is occurring, and the time of day.
According Sheriff Herman Young, last year deputies responded to approximately 40 noise complaints. He encourages any citizen having a problem with excessive or annoying noises to please call and report it.
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