Noise Ordinances in Clayton County, GA (2026)

Clayton County Code § 62-3.3(2)

The operation of any set, instrument, phonograph, recorder, compact disc player, or other machine, or device any day between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. ... plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet from the building, structure, or vehicle in which it is located shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this section.

Clayton County Code § 62-3.5(1)

All permits issued shall state all conditions which, in the judgment of the director, are necessary to minimize the adverse impact of noise activities on residential or other noise-sensitive areas ... In the case of construction activities, no such permit shall be valid for more than 45 consecutive days, provided that the director is further authorized to renew such permits upon subsequent appl...

Clayton County Code § 62-3.4(11)

Farm equipment, farm machinery or other noise consistent with a lawfully permitted use within an AG zoning classification; however, this exception shall not apply to animal noise within 500 feet of a residential zoned district.

Clayton County Code § 62-3.4(9)

The operation of lawn mowers, edgers, trimmers and 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 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on weekdays and 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays.

Clayton County Code § 62-3.4(3)

Parades, fireworks displays, concerts and other special events for which a permit has been obtained from the county, within such hours and sound level limits as may be imposed as a condition for the issuance of the permit. Clayton County reserves the right to set limits on sound levels as well as the duration of sounds emanating from these activities.

Clayton County Code § 62-3.4(8)

Aircraft-related noises associated with aircraft while in flight and while under the jurisdiction of the Federal Aviation Administration or the Department of Defense. Also, aircraft-related noises associated with the takeoffs and landings of aircraft with technical difficulties, in any kind of distress, under emergency orders of air traffic control.

Clayton County Code § 62-3.4(4)

Provided further that this exception for activities on or in county facilities or on or in county owned property and facilities shall not apply where the noise level for the activity measures 110 decibels or more between the hours of 8:01 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. or where the noise level for the activity measures 110 decibels or more between the hours of 9:01 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. In all cases the measu...

Clayton County Code § 62-3.3(6)

The discharge into the open air of the exhaust of any steam engine, stationary 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.