9 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 6 cities in Broward County, Florida.
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Broward County Code Ch. 27, Art. VII §27-235 sets a single residential sound limit of 55 dBA (L50) / 65 dBA (Lmax) at the receiving property line — applied at all times, with no separate daytime/nighttime split.
Construction noise is exempt from Broward County's decibel limits only between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM per §27-236 Table 2. Outside those hours, construction must comply with the standard residential 55 dBA (L50) limit.
Broward County Ch. 4, §4-8 makes it unlawful for any person to allow a dog to habitually bark, howl, or whine. Complaints are handled by Broward County Animal Care and Adoption (954-359-1313).
Broward County Chapter 27 does not restrict leaf blower hours specifically. Blowers must stay at or below 55 dBA (L50) at a receiving residential property line at all times.
Amplified music in unincorporated Broward is capped at 55 dBA (L50) and 65 dBA (Lmax) at a receiving residential property line 24 hours a day under Chapter 27, Sections 27-235 and 27-237.
FAA preempts local aircraft noise rules at Broward's FLL and FXE airports. FLL's Part 150 Noise Compatibility Program (approved March 30, 2023) adds voluntary sound insulation within the DNL 65+ contour.
Industrial-zoned receiving properties in Broward have 70 dBA (L50) / 80 dBA (Lmax) caps under Chapter 27, Section 27-235. When industry abuts residential, the stricter 55 dBA residential limit applies.
Broward County Section 27-235 sets dBA limits at the receiving property line with no day-night split. Residential: 55/65 dBA. Commercial: 65/75 dBA. Industrial: 70/80 dBA. A 5 dBA above-background exemption applies.
Outdoor music in Broward falls under Chapter 27, Sections 27-235 and 27-237. Music must stay at or below 55 dBA (L50) at a receiving residential property line. Special event permits are issued by Broward County Parks.
6 cities in Broward County have their own noise ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
7 verified rules • Aircraft Noise, Amplified Music & Events
7 verified rules • Aircraft Noise, Amplified Music & Events
7 verified rules • Aircraft Noise, Amplified Music & Events
7 verified rules • Aircraft Noise, Amplified Music & Events
7 verified rules • Aircraft Noise, Amplified Music & Events
7 verified rules • Aircraft Noise, Amplified Music & Events
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