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Noise from Specific Sources in Beaverton, OR (2026)

5 verified noise from specific sources rules for Beaverton, Oregon, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Bar & Nightclub Noise

Bars, restaurants, and other commercial establishments in Beaverton can't let unreasonably loud or raucous noise, including from an outdoor patio, reach a nearby noise-sensitive area between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., under BC 5.15.030(G).

Beaverton Bar and Nightclub Noise

Some Restrictions

BC 5.15.030(G)

Unreasonably loud or raucous noise from the premises of any commercial establishment, including any outdoor area which is part of or under the control of the establishment, between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., which is plainly audible at the nearest property line of a noise-sensitive area. H. Vehicle Horns, Signaling Devices and Similar Devices. The sounding of any horn, signaling de...

Car Alarm Limits

Beaverton caps a car horn or vehicle alarm sounding on a highway or public-use lot at 10 consecutive seconds, unless it's a danger warning.

Beaverton Vehicle Alarm/Horn Noise Limit

Some Restrictions

BC 5.15.030(H)

Vehicle Horns, Signaling Devices and Similar Devices. The sounding of any horn, signaling device, or other similar device, on any motor vehicle on a highway or premises open to the public for more than 10 consecutive seconds. The sounding of any horn, signaling device, or other similar device, as a danger warning, is exempt from this prohibition. I. Loading or Unloading. The creation of unreas...

Generator Noise

Beaverton bans noise from a generator or other internal combustion engine in residential and noise-sensitive areas between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. if it carries across the property line, under BC 5.15.030(F).

Beaverton Generator Noise Rules

Some Restrictions

BC 5.15.030(F)

In a residential area or noise-sensitive area, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., the operation of any noise-creating blower, power fan, or any internal combustion engine; provided, that the noise from the blower, power fan or internal combustion engine can be heard across the property line from which it emanates. G. Commercial Establishments Adjacent to Residential Property. Unreas...

Delivery Truck Noise

Beaverton bars unreasonably loud, raucous, or excessive noise from loading or unloading a delivery vehicle at a business or residence, under BC 5.15.030(I).

Beaverton Delivery Loading Noise Rule

Some Restrictions

BC 5.15.030(I)

The creation of unreasonably loud, raucous and excessive noise in connection with the loading or unloading of any vehicle at a place of business or residence. J. Nonemergency Signaling Devices. Sounding or permitting the sounding of any amplified signal from any bell, chime, siren, whistle, or similar device, intended primarily for nonemergency purposes, from any place for more than 10 consecu...

Low-Frequency Bass Limits

Beaverton bans radios, stereos, boomboxes, and similar devices from producing sound, including heavy bass, that is plainly audible to others, with a 50-foot public-space threshold and a nighttime 50 dBA factor.

Beaverton Loud Stereo and Bass Noise Rule

Some Restrictions

Beaverton Code § 5.15.030(L)

L. Radios, Televisions, Boomboxes and Similar Devices. The use or operation of a radio, television, boombox, stereo, musical instrument, or similar device that produces or reproduces sound in a manner that is plainly audible to any individual other than the player or operator of the device...which unreasonably disturbs the peace, quiet, and comfort of residents and passers-by, or is plainly aud...

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Beaverton city rules.

Noise from Specific Sources in Washington County