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Noise Ordinances in Marietta, GA (2026)

4 verified noise ordinances for Marietta, Georgia, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Quiet Hours

Marietta Code Pt. 10, Ch. 10-6 — sound levels capped at 65 dBA daytime and 60 dBA nighttime at receiving property line. Quiet hours 11 PM–7 AM. Violations reported to Code Enforcement or Marietta Police.

Marietta Quiet Hours & Noise Ordinance

Some Restrictions

Construction Hours

Marietta Code Pt. 10, Ch. 10-6 — construction noise subject to general noise decibel limits. Industry practice and permit conditions typically restrict loud work to 7 AM–7 PM weekdays. Emergency work is exempt.

Marietta Construction Noise Hours

Some Restrictions

Barking Dogs

Marietta Code Pt. 10, Ch. 10-6 — animals prohibited from making continuous noise for more than 10 minutes or intermittent noise for more than 30 minutes. Complaint-driven enforcement by police or code officer.

Marietta Barking Dog Regulations

Some Restrictions

Amplified Music & Events

Marietta regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound permits available for events. O.C.G.A. §16-11-39 applies to unreasonable disturbances.

Marietta Amplified Music & Event Noise Rules

Some Restrictions

Looking for Cobb County county-wide rules?

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

Noise Ordinances in Cobb County