Noise Ordinances in Bulloch County, GA (2026)
6 rules for unincorporated Bulloch County, Georgia.
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Quiet Hours
Bulloch County's noise ordinance bars any loud, unnecessary or unusual sound audible 100 feet or more away that disturbs a reasonable person (§ 10-136), then layers on device-specific nighttime curfews, including a hard 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. window for yelling, shouting or singing on public streets under § 10-137(3).
Bulloch County Nighttime Noise Curfew
Some RestrictionsBulloch County Code §§ 10-136, 10-137(3)
It shall be unlawful for any person to make, continue or cause to be made or continued any loud, unnecessary or unusual sound or noise which either disturbs, injures or endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace or safety of a reasonable person, and which is audible to such person from a distance of 100 feet or more from the point of origin of the sound or noise. ... Yelling, shouting, hootin...
Leaf Blower Rules
Bulloch County's noise ordinance exempts lawn mowers, edgers, trimmers, blowers and other power-driven lawn equipment from noise violations, but only within limits. Sec. 10-138(8) requires a properly functioning muffler that meets the manufacturer's standard and restricts use to between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. in unincorporated Bulloch County.
Bulloch County Leaf Blower Hours Rule
Light RestrictionsBulloch County Code § 10-138(a)(8)
(8)The operation of lawn mowers, edgers, trimmers, blowers, power-driven hedge shears, and other domestic power-operated equipment when operated with a properly functioning muffler meeting manufacturer's standards, and when such operation is between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound
Mechanical loudspeakers and amplifiers in unincorporated Bulloch County can't be run at an unreasonably loud volume that disturbs people in nearby residences, offices, schools, hospitals, churches or courts under Code § 10-137(11), and running one between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. audible 100 feet away is automatic evidence of a violation.
Bulloch County Amplified Sound Limits
Some RestrictionsBulloch County Code § 10-137(11)
Loudspeakers and amplifiers. The use of mechanical loudspeakers or amplifiers when used at such an unreasonably loud volume so as to unreasonably disturb a reasonable person in his or her residence, offices, schools, hospitals, churches, or courts. The use of mechanical loudspeakers or amplifiers between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in a manner as to be plainly audible at a distance of...
Aircraft Noise
Bulloch County's noise ordinance singles out aircraft: Sec. 10-137(12) bans takeoff and landing noise unless it happens at an authorized airport, landing field, heliport or helipad in a properly zoned district. Sec. 10-138(7) then exempts nearly all real flight noise, covering aircraft under FAA or Department of Defense jurisdiction and declared emergencies.
Aircraft Noise Rules in Bulloch County
Light RestrictionsBulloch County Code §§ 10-137(12), 10-138(a)(7)
(12)Aircraft. Noises associated with the takeoffs and landings of aircraft unless such takeoffs and landings take place on an authorized airport or other landing field, heliport or helipad located within a properly zoned district and in accordance with other applicable provisions of the Code of Ordinances of Bulloch County, Georgia. ... (7)Aircraft-related noises associated with aircraft while ...
Decibel Limits
Bulloch County's industrial performance standards cap noise from Light and Heavy Industrial uses at 60 decibels as measured at the street or property line, and require noise to be muffled so it is not objectionable due to intermittence, beat frequency, or shrillness.
Bulloch County Industrial Noise Decibel Limit
Some RestrictionsBulloch County Zoning Ordinance § 807
Section 807. - Industrial performance standards (LI and HI districts only). ... (2)Control of noise. Shall be muffled so as not to become objectionable due to intermittence, beat frequency, or shrillness. Noise as measured at the street or property line may not exceed 60 decibels, and must comply with requirements of the county's Code of Ordinances.
Vehicle Noise
In unincorporated Bulloch County it's illegal to run a vehicle with a modified or missing muffler, or one so worn down it rattles, grinds or grates loudly. County Code Sec. 10-137 bans altered exhaust systems built to amplify sound and bans operating any vehicle so out of repair that it creates loud, unnecessary noise. The Sheriff's Office cites violators under the county's noise ordinance.
Vehicle Muffler and Noise Rules in Bulloch County
Some RestrictionsBulloch County Code § 10-137(5)-(6)
(5)Exhausts. The discharge into the open air of the exhaust of any steam engine, internal combustion engine or motor boat except through a muffler or other device which will effectively prevent loud or explosive noises therefrom. The use of special or modified standard equipment exhaust devices on automotive vehicles to increase or modify the sound emitted by the exhaust is prohibited.(6)Defect...
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