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Noise Ordinances in Boynton Beach, FL (2026)

8 verified noise ordinances for Boynton Beach, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Quiet Hours

Boynton Beach enforces quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM under City Code Chapter 15, Article VI. Unreasonable noise audible beyond 100 feet of the property line is prohibited, with stricter limits near the Intracoastal and beachfront residential zones.

Noise: Quiet Hours

Some Restrictions

Construction Hours

Construction noise is permitted 7 AM to 6 PM Monday-Friday and 8 AM to 5 PM Saturday in Boynton Beach. Sunday and holiday construction is prohibited except for emergency repairs. Permits required for extended hours.

Noise: Construction Hours

Some Restrictions

Barking Dogs

Persistent dog barking exceeding 15 continuous minutes or 30 minutes intermittently is a noise violation in Boynton Beach. Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control handles enforcement alongside city Code Compliance.

Noise: Barking Dogs

Some Restrictions

Leaf Blower Rules

Gas leaf blowers are allowed in Boynton Beach during standard landscaping hours 7 AM to 6 PM weekdays and 8 AM to 5 PM Saturday. No decibel cap specific to blowers, no gas ban. Sunday use prohibited.

Noise: Leaf Blowers

Few Restrictions

Amplified Music & Events

Amplified music plainly audible beyond 100 feet from the source (50 feet for vehicles) violates Boynton Beach noise code. Downtown district and beachfront events require a special event permit for outdoor amplification.

Noise: Amplified Music

Some Restrictions

Aircraft Noise

Aircraft noise is preempted by the FAA and not locally enforceable. Boynton Beach residents near the Palm Beach County Park Airport (Lantana) and Palm Beach International flight paths can file complaints through the airport noise offices.

Noise: Aircraft Noise

Few Restrictions

49 U.S.C. § 40103(b)(2); 14 C.F.R. Part 150 (FAA Aviation Noise Authority)

aviation noise can be a concern for communities. The FAA is limited by the simple reality that aircraft make noise. Addressing this concern requires collaboration among the FAA, air carriers, airports, aircraft manufacturers, research universities, other stakeholders and industry partners, local communities, and elected officials. Decisions about flight times, number of operations, and aircraft...

Industrial Noise

Commercial operations in Boynton Beach must not exceed 65 dBA at the property line during day hours and 60 dBA at night. Loading dock activity restricted 7 AM to 10 PM in mixed-use zones.

Noise: Commercial Noise

Some Restrictions

Vehicle Noise

Modified exhaust, loud stereos audible 50 feet from a vehicle, and engine revving in residential zones are prohibited in Boynton Beach. FL §316.272 provides state backstop for muffler requirements.

Noise: Vehicle Noise

Some Restrictions

Looking for Palm Beach County county-wide rules?

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

Noise Ordinances in Palm Beach County