Quiet Hours: Cape Coral vs Fort Myers
How do quiet hours rules compare between Cape Coral, FL and Fort Myers, FL?
Cape Coral and Fort Myers have similar restriction levels.
Cape Coral, FL
Lee County
Cape Coral §12-22 (Noise Control Ordinance, amended Dec 2019) prohibits noise plainly audible at 50 feet between 11 PM and 7 AM from any radio, TV, musical instrument, or similar device. Multifamily: 55 dBA daytime (7 AM–10 PM), 50 dBA nighttime (10 PM–7 AM) measured from a neighbor's dwelling.
View full Cape Coral rules →Fort Myers, FL
Lee County
Fort Myers does not publish a single residential quiet-hour clock in the code; instead, Code of Ordinances Chapter 54 (Nuisances), Article V (Noise) declares noises 'audible beyond the premises' to be nuisances at all hours under Sec. 54-196, and amplified outdoor sound is restricted overnight under Sec. 54-197 as amended by Ordinance No. 4012 (2024).
View full Fort Myers rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Cape Coral | Fort Myers |
|---|---|---|
| Quiet Hours | 11 PM–7 AM (50-ft audibility test) | - |
| Multifamily Day | 55 dBA (7 AM–10 PM) | - |
| Multifamily Night | 50 dBA (10 PM–7 AM) | - |
| Code Section | §12-22 | Code of Ordinances, Ch. 54, Art. V, Sec. 54-196 / Sec. 54-197 |
| Amended | December 2019 | - |
| General Standard | - | Any noise audible beyond the premises is a nuisance |
| Amplified Outdoor Quiet Hours | - | 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. (Sec. 54-197, as amended by Ord. 4012, 2024) |
| Special-Event Exception | - | City-issued special-event permit (Sec. 54-199) |
| Code Enforcement | - | 239-321-7940 (1825 Hendry St.) |
| Police Non-Emergency | - | 239-321-7700 (FMPD) |
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Cape Coral FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Cape Coral?
Cape Coral §12-22 (Noise Control Ordinance, amended Dec 2019) prohibits noise plainly audible at 50 feet between 11 PM and 7 AM from any radio, TV, musical instrument, or similar device. Multifamily: 55 dBA daytime (7 AM–10 PM), 50 dBA nighttime (10 PM–7 AM) measured from a neighbor's dwelling.
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Cape Coral?
Quiet Hours: 11 PM–7 AM (50-ft audibility test). Multifamily Day: 55 dBA (7 AM–10 PM). Multifamily Night: 50 dBA (10 PM–7 AM). Code Section: §12-22.
Fort Myers FAQ
What are Fort Myers' quiet hours?
The city does not publish one residential clock for all noise. Under Chapter 54, Article V (Sec. 54-196), any noise audible beyond your property is treated as a nuisance at all hours. For amplified outdoor sound specifically, Sec. 54-197 (as amended by Ordinance 4012 in 2024 and originally citywide in 2019) prohibits amplified sound outside of a building between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. unless a city special-event permit has been issued.
Who do I call about a noisy neighbor in Fort Myers?
For immediate or after-hours disturbances call the Fort Myers Police Department non-emergency line (239-321-7700). For ongoing or pattern complaints call the Code Enforcement Division at 239-321-7940 (1825 Hendry St., Suite 101). Under the 2024 amendment, officers can act on a sworn complaint without taking a sound-meter reading on site.
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