5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
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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.
Anne Arundel County construction noise is permitted 7 AM to 10 PM with a 90 dBA maximum. State COMAR 26.02.03 standards apply. County code enforcement handles complaints during business hours; police after hours.
Anne Arundel County Code §12-4-101(36) defines a dog that continuously barks, howls, or whines causing unreasonable annoyance to neighbors as a public nuisance. Animal Services Agency enforces.
Anne Arundel County has no gas leaf blower ban. Operation must comply with Article 11 noise limits. Hours typically 7 AM-9 PM weekdays, 9 AM-7 PM weekends in residential zones.
Anne Arundel County Code Article 11 regulates amplified sound. Special event permits required from Recreation & Parks or Licensing. Annapolis has separate noise permit process for waterfront events.
3 cities in Anne Arundel County have their own noise ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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