Noise Ordinances in Moore County, NC (2026)
6 rules for unincorporated Moore County, North Carolina.
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Construction Hours
Construction work in unincorporated Moore County, including excavation, demolition, alteration and repair, is barred outside 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. under Sec. 10-41(b)(11) of the noise control ordinance, while Sec. 10-42(5) confirms normal construction-site noise is exempt only within that same window.
Construction Noise Hours in Moore County
Some RestrictionsMoore County Code §§ 10-41(b)(11), 10-42(5)
(11)Construction operations. The erection (including excavation), demolition, alteration, or repair of any building or other structure other than between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. ... (5)Noise caused by any type of construction equipment while it is being used for the purpose for which it is designed and for which it was purchased, or the normal operation of any construction site, e...
Barking Dogs
Habitual barking, howling or whining that unreasonably disturbs neighbors is a nuisance under Moore County's animal ordinance. An owner or keeper gets 48 hours' written notice from animal control to stop the problem, and refusing or failing to abate it is itself a separate violation under the county code.
Barking Dog Nuisance Law in Moore County
Some RestrictionsMoore County Code §§ 4-1, 4-5(a)-(b)(1)
Nuisance means an animal or group of animals which: ... (8)Habitually makes disturbing noises, including but not limited to, continued and repeated howling, barking, whining or other utterances causing unreasonable annoyance, disturbance or discomfort to reasonable persons of ordinary sensibilities in close proximity to the premises where the animal is kept or harbored. ... It shall be unlawful...
Leaf Blower Rules
Moore County's noise ordinance exempts lawn care equipment, including leaf blowers, only between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. under Sec. 10-42(14). Run one outside that window in a residential area and it loses its exempt status and falls under the general disturbing-noise ban.
Lawn Equipment Noise Hours in Moore County
Light RestrictionsMoore County Code §§ 10-42(14), 10-44(a)
The following uses and activities shall be exempt from the noise regulations set forth in this article: ... (14)Noises from lawn care equipment between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. ... The violation of any provision of this article shall be a Class 3 misdemeanor and any person convicted of such violation shall be fined not less than $100.00 and not more than $500.00.
Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound
Using a loudspeaker, drum or sound-amplifying device to attract attention to a show, sale or business in unincorporated Moore County requires a sheriff's permit under Sec. 10-41(b)(5). The application goes to the Moore County Sheriff at least 15 working days ahead and costs a nonrefundable $25.00.
Amplified Sound Permit in Moore County
Significant RestrictionsMoore County Code §§ 10-41(b)(5), 10-46
(5)Noise to attract attention. The use of any drum, loudspeaker, sound amplifying device, or other instrument for the purpose of attracting attention, by creation of a loud, raucous or disturbing noise, to any performance, show, sale display, or advertisement of merchandise or any business or activity for any other purpose, unless a permit for such sound amplification has been obtained from the...
Aircraft Noise
Moore County's airport ordinance imposes a noise curfew on aircraft using the county airport in unincorporated Moore County. Multi-engine aircraft departing Runway 5 or 23 must hold their takeoff heading to 1,500 feet above mean sea level before turning. Any aircraft that cannot meet the Federal Air Regulations Part 36 noise standard may not take off or land between 10:00 p.m. and dawn, except for an emergency landing.
Aircraft Noise Rules at Moore County Airport
Some RestrictionsMoore County Code § 3-67
Noise abatement procedures will be followed by all multi-engine aircraft operating from the airport. Upon takeoff from Runway 5 or 23, multi-engine aircraft will maintain takeoff headings until reaching 1,500 feet above mean sea level (MSL), at which time turns may be made to departure or assigned headings. An aircraft, failing to meet the noise standards of the Federal Air Regulations (FAR) Pa...
Vehicle Noise
Moore County bars vehicle horns sounded more than 30 seconds and vehicles running without proper mufflers or noise-reducing equipment under Sec. 10-41(b)(2) and (b)(7). Both are per se noise violations enforced by the Sheriff's Office, punishable as a Class 3 misdemeanor or a $200 civil penalty.
Vehicle Horn and Muffler Rules in Moore County
Some RestrictionsMoore County Code § 10-41(b)(2), (b)(7)
(2)Blowing horns. The sounding of any horn, whistle or signal device on any automobile, motorcycle, bus, or other vehicle or railroad train, except as a danger signal or as required by law, so as to create any unreasonable, loud, raucous, disturbing or unnecessary sound or the sounding of such devices whether mounted on a vehicle or not, intermittently or continuously, for a period in excess of...
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