Quiet Hours: Gresham vs Troutdale
How do quiet hours rules compare between Gresham, OR and Troutdale, OR?
Gresham and Troutdale have similar restriction levels.
Gresham, OR
Multnomah County
Gresham Revised Code §7.20 regulates noise. Residential areas must not exceed 50 dBA between 10 PM and 7 AM, or 60 dBA between 7 AM and 10 PM at the property line.
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Multnomah County
Troutdale Municipal Code Chapter 8.24 sets quiet hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Under TMC 8.24.035, noise is unreasonable during those hours if it is plainly audible inside any noise sensitive unit that is not the source. Enforcement is by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office.
View full Troutdale rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Gresham | Troutdale |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime Limit | 50 dBA (10 PM – 7 AM) | - |
| Daytime Limit | 60 dBA (7 AM – 10 PM) | - |
| Code Section | GRC §7.20 | - |
| Complaints | Code Compliance division | - |
| Code Chapter | - | TMC Ch. 8.24 |
| Quiet Hours | - | 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. |
| Standard | - | Plainly audible inside |
| Enforcement | - | Multnomah County Sheriff |
| Complaint Line | - | 503-988-0560 |
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Gresham FAQ
What are Gresham's quiet hours?
Quiet hours run from 10 PM to 7 AM with a 50 dBA limit at the property line. Daytime hours (7 AM–10 PM) allow up to 60 dBA.
How do I file a noise complaint in Gresham?
Contact the City of Gresham Code Compliance division to report noise violations.
Troutdale FAQ
What are Troutdale's quiet hours?
TMC 8.24.035 effectively sets quiet hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Noise made in that window is unreasonable if it is plainly audible inside a neighboring noise sensitive unit such as a home or apartment.
Who do I call about a noise complaint in Troutdale?
Troutdale contracts noise enforcement to the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office. Call their non-emergency dispatch at 503-988-0560. The Sheriff's Office also reviews any variance requests under TMC 8.24.
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