Noise Ordinances in Oakland County, MI (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Verified from official government sources

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

Decibel Limits

Oakland County does not set a county-wide dBA limit. Royal Oak Zoning §770-94 caps noise at 75 dBA between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. and 60 dBA between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., measured at the lot line. Birmingham permits powered equipment up to 100 dBA at the property line between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Most other Oakland County jurisdictions (Charter Township of Oakland, Pontiac, Troy, Farmington Hills) use audibility-based standards ("clearly audible at the property line" or "50 feet from boundary") rather than numeric dBA caps.

Oakland County Decibel Limits by Municipality

Some Restrictions

Royal Oak Code §770-94 (Noise and Vibrations)

Noise levels shall not exceed 75 decibels between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. and shall not exceed 60 decibels between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. ... Noise which is objectionable as determined by the City due to intensity, frequency, or duration shall be muffled, attenuated, or otherwise controlled. ... Noise resulting from temporary construction activity shall be exempt fr...

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Noise Ordinances by City in Oakland County

1 cities in Oakland County have their own noise ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

Farmington HillsPop. 83,986

6 verified rules • Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound, Barking Dogs

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