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Noise Ordinances in Glen Burnie, MD (2026)

3 verified noise ordinances for Glen Burnie, Maryland, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Quiet Hours

Glen Burnie is unincorporated and follows Anne Arundel County noise regulations under County Code Section 9-1-706 and Maryland COMAR 26.02.03. Residential receiving properties are limited to 65 dBA daytime and 55 dBA nighttime. Audio devices at unreasonably loud volume are prohibited at any time in residential districts.

Glen Burnie Quiet Hours & Noise Ordinance

Some Restrictions

Construction Hours

Glen Burnie follows Anne Arundel County and Maryland state noise standards for construction. The standard 65 dBA daytime and 55 dBA nighttime residential limits apply. Maryland state law exempts certain construction activities from standard noise limits but blasting is restricted to daytime only.

Glen Burnie Construction Noise Hours

Some Restrictions

Barking Dogs

Under Anne Arundel County Code Section 12-4-903, it is unlawful to permit an animal to disturb the quiet of a person or neighborhood. Continual barking, howling, or whining causing unreasonable disturbance is a public nuisance. Dogs must bark for 5 consecutive minutes to qualify for a complaint.

Glen Burnie Barking Dog Regulations

Some Restrictions

Looking for Anne Arundel County county-wide rules?

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

Noise Ordinances in Anne Arundel County