Noise from Specific Sources in Florence County, SC (2026)
4 rules for unincorporated Florence County, South Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Bar & Nightclub Noise
Florence County has no bar- or nightclub-specific noise rule; instead, Sec. 18-1(a) bans any unreasonably loud, disturbing or unnecessary noise that disturbs the quiet and peace of any citizen, and this general standard is what the Sheriff's Department applies to a loud bar or club in the unincorporated county.
Noise Ordinance Covers Bars in Florence County
Light RestrictionsFlorence County Code § 18-1(a), (b)
(a)Generally. Subject to the following provisions of this section, the creation of any unreasonably loud, disturbing or unnecessary noise in the county is prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to cause, make or contribute to creating any loud or disturbing noise of such character, intensity or duration as to be detrimental to the life or health of any individual or such noise as to di...
Car Alarm Limits
Sec. 18-1(b)(2) of the Florence County Code bars the use of any gong, bell or siren on a vehicle other than a police, fire or other lawfully authorized emergency vehicle, covering the siren-style tones some aftermarket car alarms and horns emit in unincorporated Florence County.
Vehicle Siren and Alarm Noise Ban
Light RestrictionsFlorence County Code § 18-1(b)(2)
(2)Sirens. The use of any gong, bell or siren or any motor vehicle other than police, fire or other emergency vehicle permitted by law is hereby prohibited.
Generator Noise
Florence County prohibits noisy generators and other mechanical devices under County Code § 18-1(b)(10). A generator that malfunctions or falls into disrepair, and as a result creates loud or excessive noise that unreasonably annoys the public or disturbs neighbors' rest and quiet, is a banned nuisance noise in the unincorporated area.
Generator Noise Rules in Florence County, SC
Some RestrictionsFlorence County Code § 18-1(b)(10)
(10)Appliances and other mechanical devices. The operation of any noise-producing appliance or other mechanical device which, due to operational deficiencies, malfunction or other disrepair, causes loud or excessive noise in such manner as to unreasonably annoy the public or disturb the rest and quiet of persons on adjacent premises is hereby prohibited.
Delivery Truck Noise
Florence County bans excessive noise from loading and unloading operations in the unincorporated area under County Code § 18-1(b)(8). Opening or breaking down bales, boxes, crates or containers in a loud, excessive fashion is a specifically prohibited nuisance noise. The Sheriff's Department enforces it, and violators face a misdemeanor fine up to $200 or 15 days in jail.
Delivery Truck Noise Rules in Florence County, SC
Some RestrictionsFlorence County Code § 18-1(b)(8)
(a)Generally. Subject to the following provisions of this section, the creation of any unreasonably loud, disturbing or unnecessary noise in the county is prohibited. ... (8)Loading and unloading operations. The creation of any excessive noise in connection with loading or unloading of any vehicle or the opening and destruction of bales, boxes, crates or containers in a loud or excessively nois...
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