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Quiet Hours: Glen Burnie vs Pasadena

How do quiet hours rules compare between Glen Burnie, MD and Pasadena, MD?

Glen Burnie and Pasadena have similar restriction levels.

Glen Burnie, MD

Anne Arundel County

Some Restrictions

Glen Burnie is unincorporated and follows Anne Arundel County noise regulations under County Code Section 9-1-706 and Maryland COMAR 26.02.03. Residential receiving properties are limited to 65 dBA daytime and 55 dBA nighttime. Audio devices at unreasonably loud volume are prohibited at any time in residential districts.

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Pasadena, MD

Anne Arundel County

Some Restrictions

Anne Arundel County Code §9-1-706 and Bill 26-21 govern noise disturbances. State COMAR 26.02.03 sets 65 dBA daytime (7 AM–10 PM) and 55 dBA nighttime (10 PM–7 AM) limits at residential property lines. County police enforce.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactGlen BurniePasadena
Daytime Limit65 dBA (7 AM–10 PM)-
Nighttime Limit55 dBA (10 PM–7 AM)-
Audio DevicesNo unreasonably loud volume in residential districts-
EnforcementAnne Arundel County Police-
Quiet Hours-10 PM–7 AM
Night Limit-55 dBA at property line
Day Limit-65 dBA at property line
Code-§9-1-706; Bill 26-21

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Glen Burnie FAQ

What are the quiet hours in Glen Burnie?

Glen Burnie is unincorporated and follows Anne Arundel County noise regulations under County Code Section 9-1-706 and Maryland COMAR 26.02.03. Residential receiving properties are limited to 65 dBA daytime and 55 dBA nighttime. Audio devices at unreasonably loud volume are prohibited at any time...

What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Glen Burnie?

Daytime Limit: 65 dBA (7 AM–10 PM). Nighttime Limit: 55 dBA (10 PM–7 AM). Audio Devices: No unreasonably loud volume in residential districts. Enforcement: Anne Arundel County Police.

Pasadena FAQ

How do I report a noise violation in Anne Arundel County?

Call county police non-emergency at (410) 222-8050 for after-hours noise. Daytime complaints go to Planning and Zoning code enforcement.

What is Bill 26-21?

A 2021 county ordinance that strengthened noise disturbance rules, set civil fines, and created a rebuttable presumption of violation for noise heard within a defined distance.

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