Decibel Limits: Lakewood vs Parma
How do decibel limits rules compare between Lakewood, OH and Parma, OH?
Lakewood, OH
Cuyahoga County
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Parma, OH
Cuyahoga County
Parma Codified Ordinance 634.04 Table I sets receiving-land-use decibel caps measured at the property boundary: 60 dBA in residential areas from 8 AM to 9 PM, 50 dBA from 9 PM to 8 AM, 65 dBA at retail at all times, and 70 dBA at industrial at all times. Continuous and impulsive sound levels deemed immediate threats are governed by 634.06 Tables 2 and 3.
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| Fact | Lakewood | Parma |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | - | Parma 634.04, 634.06 |
| Residential Day Limit | - | 60 dBA (8 AM – 9 PM) |
| Residential Night Limit | - | 50 dBA (9 PM – 8 AM) |
| Retail Limit | - | 65 dBA at all times |
| Industrial Limit | - | 70 dBA at all times |
| Immediate Threat Cap | - | 90 dBA continuous / 24 hrs at 50 ft |
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Lakewood FAQ
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Parma FAQ
What is Parma's nighttime decibel limit?
50 dBA measured at or within the boundary of residential, public, open space, or institutional property between 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., per Parma 634.04 Table I.
How does Parma measure noise complaints?
A sound level meter is used at the receiving property boundary (634.04) or, for immediate threats, at 50 feet from the source (634.06). The A-weighting network applies unless otherwise indicated.
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