Quiet Hours: White Plains vs Yonkers
How do quiet hours rules compare between White Plains, NY and Yonkers, NY?
White Plains and Yonkers have similar restriction levels.
White Plains, NY
Westchester County
White Plains Municipal Code Chapter 4-5 (Noise Control) prohibits unreasonable noise audible at property lines during nighttime hours, typically 10 p.m.–7 a.m. weekdays and 10 p.m.–9 a.m. weekends.
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Westchester County
Yonkers Code Chapter 66 sets residential noise limits of 60 dB(A) day and 50 dB(A) night, with nighttime quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Commercial receptors are capped at 65 dB(A).
View full Yonkers rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | White Plains | Yonkers |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday Quiet | 10 p.m.–7 a.m. | - |
| Weekend Quiet | 10 p.m.–9 a.m. | - |
| Code | Ch. 4-5 Noise Control | Chapter 66 |
| Enforcement | Public Safety/Building | YPD + Code Enforcement |
| Nighttime limit | - | 50 dB(A) 10pm-7am |
| Daytime limit | - | 60 dB(A) 7am-10pm |
| Commercial | - | 65 dB(A) any hour |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
White Plains FAQ
Can I run a washing machine at night?
Normal indoor appliances inside a closed home are generally fine. Noise audible at a neighbor's property line after 10 p.m. is the concern.
Who do I call about late-night noise?
White Plains Public Safety non-emergency line handles noise complaints; chronic issues can be referred to Building for code enforcement.
Yonkers FAQ
When are Yonkers quiet hours?
Nighttime quiet hours run 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., with a 50 dB(A) residential limit set by Chapter 66.
Who enforces noise complaints?
Yonkers Police and trained Code Enforcement / housing inspectors may issue appearance tickets under Chapter 66.
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