Noise Ordinances in Greenville County, SC (2026)
3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Greenville County, South Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Barking Dogs
Greenville County treats a dog as a nuisance once it barks continuously and persistently for more than 15 minutes, under County Code Sec. 4-17. Neighbors within 200 feet of the barking can file a complaint, and the county escalates from a posted warning to a summons over three verified complaints.
Nuisance Barking Dog Rules in Greenville County
Some RestrictionsGreenville County Code Sec. 4-17(a), (b)
(a) Definition of nuisance barking. A dog shall be deemed a nuisance if it barks continuously for a period exceeding 15 minutes in a manner that is persistent and excessive. (b) Complaint process. A nuisance barking complaint may be initiated by any individual whose property is located within 200 feet of the source of the alleged barking.
Decibel Limits
Greenville County caps sound crossing a property line at 70 decibels between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. and 60 decibels overnight under County Code § 15-102(a). The limit applies countywide to radios, musical instruments, phonographs, TVs and other sound-producing devices, measured with a calibrated meter at the complaining party's property line.
Noise Decibel Limits in Greenville County
Some RestrictionsGreenville County Code § 15-102(a)
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, association, partnership, joint venture, corporation or entity within any area of the county to use or operate any radio, receiving set, musical instrument, phonograph set, television set or other machine or device for producing or reproducing of sound or to create, assist in creating, permit, continue or permit the continuance of any noise to emanate ...
Vehicle Noise
Greenville County bans playing a car stereo, radio, cassette or CD player loud enough to be heard 50 feet from the vehicle, under County Code § 15-102(a). Penalties escalate fast: § 15-106 sets a fine of up to $250 for a first conviction, up to $500 or 30 days in jail for a second, and forfeiture of the sound equipment itself on a third conviction.
Vehicle Stereo Noise Rules in Greenville County
Significant RestrictionsGreenville County Code § 15-102(a)
Notwithstanding the above, it shall further be unlawful for any person to play, use, operate or permit to be played, used or operated, any radio, cassette or CD player or any other sound producing device if the sound producing device is in any motor vehicle and the sound generated is audible at a distance of 50 feet from the device producing the sound.
Noise Ordinances by City in Greenville County
1 cities in Greenville County have their own noise ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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