Quiet Hours: Brookhaven vs Decatur
How do quiet hours rules compare between Brookhaven, GA and Decatur, GA?
Brookhaven has fewer restrictions than Decatur.
Brookhaven, GA
DeKalb County
Brookhaven's noise ordinance is codified in Chapter 16, Article VII. General quiet hours prohibit disturbing noise in residential areas. Non-commercial landscaping tools not to be used between 7:00 PM and 7:00 AM, or before 9:00 AM on weekends. Police enforced at 404-637-0600.
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DeKalb County
Decatur updated its noise ordinance effective July 1, 2025 (adopted March 3, 2025). Decibel limits: 65 dB(A) from 7:00 AM to 9:59 PM, and 60 dB(A) from 10:00 PM to 6:59 AM. Violations reported to Decatur Police at 404-373-6551.
View full Decatur rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Brookhaven | Decatur |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinance | Ch. 16, Art. VII (Noise) | Ch. 42 Code of Ordinances |
| Landscape Equipment | Not before 9 AM weekends; not after 7 PM any day | - |
| Police (Non-Emergency) | 404-637-0600 | - |
| Code Enforcement | 404-637-0500 | - |
| Daytime Limit | - | 65 dB(A), 7 AM–9:59 PM |
| Nighttime Limit | - | 60 dB(A), 10 PM–6:59 AM |
| Effective Date | - | July 1, 2025 |
| Non-Emergency | - | 404-373-6551 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Brookhaven FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Brookhaven?
Brookhaven's noise ordinance is codified in Chapter 16, Article VII. General quiet hours prohibit disturbing noise in residential areas. Non-commercial landscaping tools not to be used between 7:00 PM and 7:00 AM, or before 9:00 AM on weekends. Police enforced at 404-637-0600.
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Brookhaven?
Ordinance: Ch. 16, Art. VII (Noise). Landscape Equipment: Not before 9 AM weekends; not after 7 PM any day. Police (Non-Emergency): 404-637-0600. Code Enforcement: 404-637-0500.
Decatur FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Decatur?
Decatur updated its noise ordinance effective July 1, 2025 (adopted March 3, 2025). Decibel limits: 65 dB(A) from 7:00 AM to 9:59 PM, and 60 dB(A) from 10:00 PM to 6:59 AM. Violations reported to Decatur Police at 404-373-6551.
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Decatur?
Ordinance: Ch. 42 Code of Ordinances. Daytime Limit: 65 dB(A), 7 AM–9:59 PM. Nighttime Limit: 60 dB(A), 10 PM–6:59 AM. Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
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