Quiet Hours: Rockville vs Takoma Park
How do quiet hours rules compare between Rockville, MD and Takoma Park, MD?
Rockville has fewer restrictions than Takoma Park.
Rockville, MD
Montgomery County
Rockville enforces noise limits under MoCo Code Chapter 31B. Daytime runs 7 AM to 9 PM weekdays, 9 AM to 9 PM weekends. Nighttime limit is 55 dBA at residential property lines.
View full Rockville rules →Takoma Park, MD
Montgomery County
Takoma Park enforces strict quiet hours under Ordinance 2002-35 (Chapter 14.12). Nighttime runs 8 PM to 7 AM weekdays and 10 PM to 9 AM weekends/holidays with a 55 dBA limit. Daytime allows up to 65 dBA. Two written complaints trigger a citation. Fines reach $200 first offense and $400 for repeats within one year.
View full Takoma Park rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Rockville | Takoma Park |
|---|---|---|
| Code | MoCo Chapter 31B | Ch. 14.12, Ord. 2002-35 |
| Daytime | 7 AM-9 PM weekdays | - |
| Weekend Daytime | 9 AM-9 PM | - |
| Night Limit | 55 dBA residential | - |
| Day Limit | 65 dBA residential | - |
| Weekday Night | - | 8 PM - 7 AM, 55 dBA max |
| Weekend Night | - | 10 PM - 9 AM, 55 dBA max |
| Daytime Limit | - | 65 dBA |
| First Offense | - | Up to $200 fine |
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Rockville FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Rockville?
Nighttime quiet hours run 9 PM to 7 AM on weekdays and 9 PM to 9 AM on weekends and holidays. The maximum noise level at a residential property line drops to 55 dBA during these hours.
How do I file a noise complaint in Rockville?
Contact the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection Noise Control Program online or by calling MC311 at 311 or 240-777-0311. The DEP investigates complaints and can issue citations.
Takoma Park FAQ
What are Takoma Park quiet hours?
Nighttime quiet hours run 8 PM to 7 AM on weekdays and 10 PM to 9 AM on weekends and holidays. Maximum sound level is 55 dBA during these periods.
How do I file a noise complaint in Takoma Park?
Contact Code Enforcement at 301-891-7113 or email codeenforcement@takomaparkmd.gov. Two written complaints are needed to trigger a citation, filed within 10 days of the violation.
Are there exemptions to quiet hours?
Yes. Emergency services, city-sanctioned events, and permitted sports/entertainment events (9 AM to 10 PM) are exempt. City trash collection may begin at 6:30 AM or 5:30 AM when temperatures exceed 90 degrees.
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