Noise Ordinances in West Palm Beach, FL (2026)

West Palm Beach Code of Ordinances § 34-72

(a)Generally. The following limitations regarding construction work shall apply: Construction work or other work resulting in noise, vibrations or dust tending to disturb the people or the property within the vicinity thereof shall not begin until the hour of 7:00 a.m. and shall cease at the hour of 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and shall be limited to between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:0...

West Palm Beach Code of Ordinances § 34-36(b)(1)

Animals, birds, etc. The owning, harboring, possessing or keeping of any dog, animal or bird which causes frequent, habitual or long continued noise which is plainly audible inside of a receiving property across a property line or in such manner as to disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of the neighboring inhabitants.

West Palm Beach Code of Ordinances § 34-38(b)-(c)

(b)No person shall operate or cause to be operated noise-producing lawn mowers, lawn edgers, weed trimmers, blowers, chippers, chain saws, power tools, and other noise- producing tools which are used out-of-doors as follows:(1)Between 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. when operated on residential property;(2)Between 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. when operated for golf course maintenance less than 50 yards from...

West Palm Beach Code of Ordinances § 34-36(b)(9)b

Amplified sound. It is prohibited to use or operate on any public right-of-way or public space anywhere in the city (including in the special entertainment districts described in section 34-37) for any purpose any device known as a loud speaker, sound amplifier, boom box, bullhorn or any other similar instrument which creates a noise disturbance regardless of whether the noise disturbance is ex...

West Palm Beach Code of Ordinances § 34-43(6), (17)

The following uses and activities shall be exempt from the requirements of sections 34-36, 34-37 and 34-40 from the enforcement procedures in this article: ...(6)Locomotives and other railroad equipment and aircraft, to the extent that city regulation is preempted by federal law....(17)All noises coming from the normal operations of an aircraft.

Fla. Stat. § 316.272

(1) Every motor vehicle shall at all times be equipped with an exhaust system in good working order and in constant operation, including muffler, manifold pipe, and tailpiping to prevent excessive or unusual noise. In no event shall an exhaust system allow noise at a level which exceeds a maximum decibel level to be established by regulation of the Department of Environmental Protection as prov...