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Condo Rules For Noise In Montgomery
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Among other provisions, the Noise Control Law makes it illegal to: Operate, or permit operation of, a radio, television, or other electronic sound- producing device on public or private property if the sound exceeds 55 decibels at the receiving property line in a residential noise zone. Create a noise disturbance.
State regulations establish two time periods and two sound level limits: Daytime 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. 65 dBA - for residential receiving properties. Nighttime 10 p.m. - 7 a.m. 55 dBA - for residential receiving properties.
From 7 am to 5 pm weekdays, construction noise levels must not exceed: 75 dBA without a Noise Suppression Plan. 85 dBA with a Noise Suppression Plan.
Maximum Allowable Noise Levels in Montgomery County TypeDaytime: Weekdays: 7 am - 9 pm; Weekends & Holidays: 9 am - 9 pmNighttime: Weekdays: 9 pm - 7 am; Weekends & Holidays: 9 pm - 9 am Non-Residential 67 dBA 62 dBA Residential 65 dBA 55 dBA
Most local noise ordinances designate "quiet hours"—for example, from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekdays and until 8 or 9 a.m. on weekends. So, running a power mower might be permitted at 10 a.m. on Saturday, but not at 7 a.m. Some universally disturbing sounds are commonly banned or restricted.
"Daytime" means from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekends and holidays. "Nighttime" means from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. weekdays and 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. weekends and holidays. "Receiving Property" means any property where people live or work and where noise is heard.
The Montgomery County Noise Control Law allows for the issuance of a Temporary Noise Waiver to allow after-hours and nighttime construction projects if the benefit to the public offsets the noise the event will create in excess of the established limits.
Among other provisions, the Noise Control Law makes it illegal to: Operate, or permit operation of, a radio, television, or other electronic sound- producing device on public or private property if the sound exceeds 55 decibels at the receiving property line in a residential noise zone. Create a noise disturbance.
Under this act, night hours are defined from 11 pm to 7 am, and councils have the authority to issue warning notices if noise exceeds permitted levels during this time. The acceptable noise levels are: 34 dBA (decibels adjusted) if the background noise level is no more than 24 dBA.
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Montgomery County's noise control law does not contain any specific sound limits applicable to internal noise between units in a multifamily property. (Non-construction related).Notice from Montgomery County, Texas that provides information on how Texas counties do not have the authority to enact noise ordinances. Legal publisher offering ordinance codification services for local governments, specializing in providing codes of ordinances in print and on the Internet. The public offering statement fulfills the legal requirements of Maryland condominium law and includes detailed and important information about the property be-. The public offering statement fulfills the legal requirements of Maryland condominium law and includes detailed and important information about the property be-. At all other times, such noise levels shall not exceed 45 dB(A) on any other property used for residential purposes within any residential zoning district. (3). The Condo Act prohibits unreasonable noise in units or common elements regardless of what the condo's governing documents say. Any violation of a Planning Board action, or the regulations governing the applicable approval, may be enforced under Section 10.6 of this. The Condo Act prohibits anyone from causing a noise nuisance, annoyance or disruption in a condo.