Quiet Hours: Pasadena vs Severna Park
How do quiet hours rules compare between Pasadena, MD and Severna Park, MD?
Pasadena and Severna Park have similar restriction levels.
Pasadena, MD
Anne Arundel County
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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Anne Arundel County
Severna Park 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.
View full Severna Park rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Pasadena | Severna Park |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| 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 |
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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.
Severna Park FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Severna Park?
Severna Park 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...
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Severna Park?
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.
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