Noise Ordinances in Josephine County, OR (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Josephine County, Oregon.
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Quiet Hours
Josephine County has no fixed clock-hour quiet time. Instead, its noise ordinance makes 'excessive noise' a violation whenever a person intentionally or recklessly causes unreasonable noise that annoys or alarms someone, with a judge weighing volume, character, duration and time of day rather than applying a set nighttime cutoff.
Nighttime Noise Standard in Josephine County
Light RestrictionsJosephine County Code § 9.15.040
§ 9.15.040. Definitions. ... "Excessive Noise" means: 1. A person commits the offense of "excessive noise" if the person intentionally or recklessly makes or allows unreasonable noise which annoys or alarms one or more persons. 2. In determining if a noise is unreasonable, the trier of fact shall consider the volume, character, duration, and time of day of the noise. 3. Excessive noise is a vio...
Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound
Turning on a PA system or amplified sound equipment in a Josephine County park requires a temporary permit from the Parks Director first. Skip the permit and you're violating both the permit requirement itself and the park's general prohibited-acts rule against operating without one.
Amplified Sound Permit for Josephine County Parks
Significant RestrictionsJosephine County Code § 12.05.070
§ 12.05.070. Fees and permits. A. The Director or Director's designee shall have the authority to issue temporary permits for the following activities: ... ... 4. To operate or use a public address or amplified sound system; and 5. To possess alcoholic beverages. No person shall engage in any activity described in this section without first obtaining a permit. The Director may require reasonabl...
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