Quiet Hours: North Port vs Venice
How do quiet hours rules compare between North Port, FL and Venice, FL?
North Port and Venice have similar restriction levels.
North Port, FL
Sarasota County
North Port's noise rules are codified in Code of the City Chapter 46, Article II, Division 2 (Sec. 46-41 et seq.). The City Commission has long held that 'excessive and unnecessary noise endangers the physical and emotional health and welfare of the people' (Ord. 79-54), and continuously created noise that disturbs the peace of any neighborhood is prohibited.
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Sarasota County
Venice Code of Ordinances Chapter 34, Article II (Noise Control), Secs. 34-26 through 34-37 governs noise. Multifamily-dwelling sound is capped at 55 dB(A) from 7-10 p.m. and 45 dB(A) from 10 p.m.-7 a.m. on weekdays (10 p.m.-10 a.m. weekends/holidays) measured in an adjacent dwelling.
View full Venice rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | North Port | Venice |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | Code of the City Ch. 46, Art. II, Div. 2 | - |
| Exception Procedure | Sec. 46-45 (amended Ord. 2024-47) | - |
| Enforcement | NPPD + Code Enforcement | - |
| Code Enforcement Phone | 941-429-7186 | - |
| Penalty | Up to $500/day, escalating | Up to $500 + jail; Sec. 1-14 |
| Code Article | - | Venice Code Ch. 34, Art. II |
| Multifamily 7p-10p | - | 55 dB(A) in adjacent unit |
| Multifamily 10p-7a | - | 45 dB(A) in adjacent unit |
| Weekend Night Window | - | 10 p.m. - 10 a.m. |
| Measurement Rule | - | Exceeded <=10% of 10-min sample |
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North Port FAQ
What are North Port's noise rules?
Chapter 46 Article II Division 2 of the Code of the City prohibits continuously created unreasonable noise. Sec. 46-45 allows exceptions for emergency work and planned capital improvement projects (per Ord. 2024-47).
Who enforces noise complaints in North Port?
Call North Port Police non-emergency at 941-429-7300 for active noise or Code Enforcement at 941-429-7186 for ongoing violations. Sworn citizen testimony may be needed for prosecution.
Venice FAQ
What are Venice's quiet hours?
For multifamily dwellings, Chapter 34, Article II sets quiet hours of 10 p.m.-7 a.m. weekdays and 10 p.m.-10 a.m. weekends/holidays, with a 45 dB(A) cap measured inside an adjacent unit.
Who enforces the noise ordinance in Venice?
Venice Police Department and Code Enforcement (941-882-7545). Complaints can be filed by phone or through the City's online code-enforcement portal.
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