Decibel Limits: Sarasota vs Venice
How do decibel limits rules compare between Sarasota, FL and Venice, FL?
Sarasota, FL
Sarasota County
Sec. 20-5 of the City of Sarasota Sound Control Ordinance sets objective dBA/dBC caps at the real property line for three sound categories: amplified outdoor sound, continuous source sound, and impulsive source sound - with the strictest caps applying to amplified sound during quiet hours.
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Sarasota County
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Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Sarasota | Venice |
|---|---|---|
| Amplified Night | 65 dBA / 70 dBC | - |
| Continuous Day | 75 dBA / 80 dBC | - |
| Continuous Night | 75 dBA / 75 dBC | - |
| Impulsive Peak | 80 dBA | - |
| Bass Spread Limits | 5 dB (amplified), 10 dB (continuous) | - |
| Measurement Height | ~5 ft above ground at property line | - |
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Sarasota FAQ
What's the loudest sound allowed at my Sarasota property line?
Depends on type and time: 75 dBA / 80 dBC continuous daytime, 75 dBA / 75 dBC continuous overnight, 65 dBA / 70 dBC amplified at night, 80 dBA impulsive peak. The dBA-to-dBC spread is also capped.
Why does Sarasota measure both dBA and dBC?
dBA matches human hearing; dBC captures bass. A large dBA-dBC spread (5 dB amplified / 10 dB continuous) indicates booming bass that's a separate Sec. 20-5 violation even within the dBA cap.
Venice FAQ
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