Noise from Specific Sources in Greenville County, SC (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Greenville County, South Carolina.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Greenville County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Bar & Nightclub Noise

Greenville County's noise ordinance exempts most lawfully established businesses from its decibel limits, but County Code § 15-102(b) carves that exemption back out for any business establishment where on-site consumption of alcoholic beverages occurs or is permitted. Bars, taprooms, and nightclubs in the unincorporated county stay fully subject to the standard decibel caps.

Bar and Nightclub Noise Rules in Greenville County

Some Restrictions

Greenville County Code § 15-102(b)

This article shall not apply to noise on construction sites, emergency signal devices, material handling by sanitation crews, licensed game hunting on property where it is allowed, refuse compacting vehicles, airport and airplane noise, and sounds emanating from governmental activities. This article shall also not apply to the conduct of agricultural or farming activities, tree harvesting or cl...

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Low-Frequency Bass Limits

Greenville County declares low-frequency bass from a stereo, phonograph or musical instrument a nuisance whenever it causes 'material distress, discomfort or injury to persons of ordinary sensibilities' in a nearby dwelling, hotel or residence. County Code § 15-104.1 sets no decibel number for bass; three neighbor complaints, or one complaint backed by a law enforcement officer, count as proof the violation occurred.

Bass Vibratory Sound Rules in Greenville County

Some Restrictions

Greenville County Code § 15-104.1

Prohibition. The playing of any radio, phonograph, musical instrument, including other mechanical, electric, or electronic devices, which emit low bass vibratory sounds, in such a manner as to cause material distress, discomfort or injury to persons of ordinary sensibilities in any dwelling, hotel, or other type of residence is hereby declared to be a nuisance and is prohibited. Evidence. The c...

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