Noise Ordinances in Lowell, MA (2026)

Code of the City of Lowell, MA, Chapter 204 (Noise), Section 204-3 (Sound-level limits; Limits established, added 3-28-2006)

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or cause to be operated any single or combination of fixed source or nonstationary source equipment or machinery or to conduct any other activity or process that individually or collectively constitutes an identifiable sound source in such a manner as to cause the sound level at any point on the real property boundary of any property to exceed by f...

Code of the City of Lowell, MA, Chapter 204 (Noise), Section 204-4C(8) (Construction or repairing of buildings)

Construction or repairing of buildings. The erection (including excavation), demolition, alteration or repair of any building other than between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on weekdays, except in case of urgent necessity in the interest of public health and safety, and then only with a permit from the Building Inspector, which permit may be granted for a period not to exceed three days...

Code of the City of Lowell, MA, Chapter 104 (Animals), Section 104-29, as published by the Lowell Police Department Animal Control

Owners shall not allow their dog(s) to bark in the open, outside of any building, repetitively for more than 30 minutes between the hours of 9 PM and 7 AM. Excessive barking by any dog during the hours of 7 AM and 9 PM due to owner neglect, as determined by the Animal Control Officer, shall be subject to fines (City Ordinance 104-29).

Code of the City of Lowell, MA, Chapter 204 (Noise), Section 204-4C(12) (Radios and other such devices)

Radios and other such devices. The use, operation, or permitting to be played, used, or operated of any sound production or reproduction device, radio receiving set, musical instrument, drums, stereo, television set, loudspeakers, sound amplifiers or other machine or device for the producing or reproducing of sound in such a manner as to disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of any reasonable pe...

Code of the City of Lowell, MA, Chapter 204 (Noise), Section 204-5G (Exemptions)

Any aircraft operated in conformity with, or pursuant to, federal law, federal air regulations, and air traffic control instruction used pursuant to and within the duly adopted federal air regulations; moreover, any aircraft operating under technical difficulties, in any kind of distress, under emergency orders of air traffic control or being operated pursuant to and subsequent to the declarati...

Code of the City of Lowell, MA, Chapter 204 (Noise), Section 204-3F (Zones of quiet) and Section 204-3 (Sound-level limits)

All of the territory within 300 feet of the premises of each hospital, school, or church in this City is hereby created and established as a zone of quiet. The Commissioner of Public Works is hereby authorized to erect and maintain in a conspicuous manner within this area such signs bearing the words 'Quiet Zone' and other markings as are necessary to designate it as a zone of quiet. ... No per...

Code of the City of Lowell, MA, Chapter 204 (Noise), Section 204-4C(1) (Motor noises) and 204-4C(3) (Exhausts)

Exhausts. The discharge into the open air of the exhaust of any steam engine, stationary internal combustion engine, motor boat, or motor vehicle except through a muffler or other device which will effectively prevent loud or explosive noises therefrom. No person while on a public or private highway, street or road shall operate a motor vehicle with the muffler cut out or removed. ... Motor noi...