Noise Ordinances in Macon-Bibb County, GA (2026)

Macon-Bibb County Code of Ordinances § 15-26(a)

(a)The creating of any unreasonably loud, disturbing and unnecessary noise within the limits of Macon-Bibb County is prohibited. Noise of such character, intensity or duration as to be detrimental to the life or health of any individual, or in disturbance of the public peace and welfare is prohibited. In addition, at any time between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11:00 p.m...

Macon-Bibb County Code of Ordinances § 15-26(b)(7)

(7)Construction work. The erection, including excavation, demolition, alteration or repair of any building in any residential district or section; the excavation of streets and highways in any residential district or section, other than between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on weekdays, except in the cases of urgent necessity and then only when a permit from the Macon-Bibb County Engine...

Macon-Bibb County Code of Ordinances § 15-26(b)(3)

(3)Voices. Yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling or singing at any time or place so as to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of persons in any hospital, dwelling, hotel or other type of residence, or any persons in the vicinity. The provisions of this section shall also apply to voices or other noise originating within a building or residence and to noise produced by animals such as ...

Macon-Bibb County Code § 22-53(b)

(b)Any person using a mechanical leaf blower is responsible for collection and disposal of any yard waste, grass clippings, leaves, sediment, trash or other debris displaced by the device, in a manner permitted by law. It shall be unlawful for any person to use such a device to blow any material into a street or into the storm drainage system.

Macon-Bibb County Code of Ordinances § 15-26(b)(2)

(2)Musical instruments. The playing of any radio, television, or other audio device or any musical instrument in such a manner or with such volume, as to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of persons in any office, hospital or in any dwelling, hotel or other type of residence, or any persons in the vicinity, except this section shall not apply to schools of music between the hours of...

Comprehensive Land Development Resolution § 20A.04[1], [3]

[1]Establishment of zones. Those land areas listed on the "Noise Zone Map" for Herbert Smart Airport as being within Zones Two (2) and Three (3) are established as noise control zones where restrictions on land use are imposed by this Resolution. ... [3)Land use. Except as specifically provided in Section 20.04[4] below, the following uses shall only be allowed as permitted or conditional uses ...

Comprehensive Land Development Resolution § 20C.02[6](f)

[6](f)Noise. No development within Subzones A, B, and C of the base environs overlay zone (BE) may produce noises that would increase average day/night noise levels beyond the boundaries of the development property by more than three (3) decibels. Where field testing is necessary to determine compliance with this requirement, it shall be conducted and paid for by the applicant. (Amended Decembe...

Macon-Bibb County Code § 15-26(b)(1), (4), (6)

(1)Horns. The sounding of any horn or signal device on any automobile, motorcycle, bus, or other vehicle, while not in motion except as a danger signal if another vehicle is approaching apparently out of control, or, if in motion, only as a danger signal; the creation by means of any such signal device of any unreasonably loud or harsh sound or the sounding of such device for an unnecessary or ...