Noise Ordinances in Putnam County, FL (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Putnam County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Barking Dogs
Unincorporated Putnam County has no ordinance naming barking specifically, but Section 6-19 defines a "nuisance" animal as one whose conduct causes an unreasonable disturbance to the peace, and "habitual nuisance" as becoming a nuisance more than three times. Section 6-34 lets animal control or a deputy cite the owner once a habitual nuisance is documented, sending the case to the special magistrate.
Putnam County animal noise nuisance rule
Some RestrictionsPutnam County Code §§ 6-19, 6-34
Habitual nuisance means animals that become a nuisance more than three times. ... Nuisance means animal conduct or behavior that causes an unreasonable disturbance to the peace including, but not limited to any of the following: (1)Damaging public property or the property of others; or(2)Habitual chasing of people, cars, bicycles or other vehicles; or ... (a)No person shall allow an animal unde...
Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound
Putnam County's Amplified Sound Ordinance applies throughout the unincorporated county and requires a temporary use permit from the Planning and Development Services Director for amplified sound in a non-noise-sensitive area, with the permit posted on-site and produced on demand to a code enforcement officer or deputy, under Putnam County Code sections 18-196 through 18-198.
Putnam County Amplified Sound Ordinance
Some RestrictionsPutnam County Code §§ 18-196, 18-197, 18-198
Sec. 18-196. - Title This ordinance from which this article derives may be known and cited as the "Amplified Sound Ordinance of Putnam County, Florida". ... ... Sec. 18-197. - Applicability This article shall apply to and be enforced in all unincorporated areas of Putnam County. ... ... Sec. 18-198. - Temporary use permits The planning and development department services director (the "director...
Aircraft Noise
Rather than cap decibels, unincorporated Putnam County manages aircraft noise around Palatka Municipal Airport by zoning: new residential uses and educational facilities are barred from land near the runway ends under the county's airport overlay.
Aircraft Noise Land Use Rules, Putnam County
Significant RestrictionsPutnam County Code §§ 45-241, 45-243(c)
Sec. 45-241. - Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish height limitations and land use limitations in Putnam County around Palatka Municipal Airport in order to prevent the creation of obstructions or other land uses that may be hazardous to airport and aircraft operations. It is recognized that airports present an increased risk to the public's health, safety and well-being due to...
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