Noise Ordinances in Santa Rosa County, FL (2026)
8 rules for unincorporated Santa Rosa County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Quiet Hours
In unincorporated Santa Rosa County, nighttime runs 9:01 p.m. to 6:59 a.m., when noise measured at a residential receiving property may not exceed 60 dB(A). Daytime (7 a.m.–9 p.m.) the residential limit is 70 dB(A).
Santa Rosa County FL Nighttime Noise Limits
Some RestrictionsSanta Rosa County Code § 14-171(a)
No person may cause, allow, or permit the production of any noise on any source property that exceeds the noise level limits on an adjacent receiving property... Residential Property 70 dB(A) [day], 60 dB(A) [9:01 p.m. to 6:59 a.m.].
Construction Hours
Construction that exceeds the county decibel limits is prohibited between 9:01 p.m. and 5:59 a.m. within unincorporated Santa Rosa County. Outside those hours, construction may proceed even above the general dB(A) limits.
Santa Rosa County FL Construction Noise Hours
Some RestrictionsSanta Rosa County Code § 14-171(c)(2)
No person shall conduct construction activity at noise levels in excess of the decibel limits established in paragraph (a) of this section between the hours of 9:01 p.m. and 5:59 a.m. At all other times, such construction activity may be conducted notwithstanding the noise levels established in paragraph (a) of this section. (3) An exterior burglar alarm of a building or a motor vehicle alarm...
Barking Dogs
Santa Rosa County has no dedicated barking-dog decibel limit. Persistent barking is handled as excessive noise under the general noise ordinance (Ch. 14, Art. VI), 60 dB(A) at night, 70 dB(A) daytime on a residential receiving property, or as an animal nuisance by Animal Services.
Santa Rosa County FL Barking Dog Noise
Some RestrictionsSanta Rosa County Code § 14-168 (definition of noise)
Noise means sound that is excessive and disturbing to a reasonable person of ordinary sensibilities, as measured from the real property line of the source property. Non-industrial, non-residential property means any property other than residential property or industrial property and includes, but is not limited to, commercial property. Officer shall mean a law enforcement officer or a county ...
Leaf Blower Rules
Power tools and landscaping/yard-maintenance equipment (leaf blowers, mowers) may not be used above the county decibel limits on or within 250 feet of a residential property between 9:01 p.m. and 5:59 a.m. At all other times they may be used even above those limits.
Santa Rosa County FL Leaf Blower & Yard Equipment Hours
Some RestrictionsSanta Rosa County Code § 14-171(c)(1)
No person shall use power tools and landscaping and yard maintenance equipment at noise levels in excess of decibel limits established in paragraph (a) of this section on or within 250 feet of a residential property between the hours of 9:01 p.m. and 5:59 a.m. At all other times, such tools and equipment may be used on such property notwithstanding the noise levels established in paragraph (a) ...
Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound
Amplified music and other sound must stay under the county's receiving-property decibel limits: 70 dB(A) day / 60 dB(A) night on residential property, measured at the neighbor's property line. Only sound authorized by a county special-events permit may lawfully exceed those limits.
Santa Rosa County FL Amplified Sound Rules
Some RestrictionsSanta Rosa County Code § 14-172(4)
Noise generated pursuant to a valid county special events permit or other county authorization that specifically authorizes the generation of sound in excess of the limits described herein on source property. (5) Noise generated from any law enforcement or public safety vehicles equipped with any communication device necessary in the performance of law enforcement or public safety duties or p...
Aircraft Noise
Aircraft and airport noise is exempt from the Santa Rosa County noise ordinance. Noise from aircraft or airport activity conducted in accordance with federal law is not subject to the county's decibel limits; aviation noise is regulated by the FAA.
Santa Rosa County FL Aircraft Noise
Some RestrictionsSanta Rosa County Code § 14-172(8)
Noise generated by aircraft or airport activity conducted in accordance with federal laws and regulations [is exempt].
Decibel Limits
Santa Rosa County sets A-weighted decibel limits at the receiving property line by zoning and time: residential 70/60 dB(A) day/night, non-industrial-non-residential 80/75, industrial 85/80. Day is 7 a.m.–9 p.m.; night is 9:01 p.m.–6:59 a.m.
Santa Rosa County FL Noise Decibel Limits
Some RestrictionsSanta Rosa County Code § 14-171(a)
Residential Property 70 dB(A) [7 a.m.–9 p.m.] 60 dB(A) [9:01 p.m.–6:59 a.m.]; Non-Industrial, Non-Residential Property 80 dB(A) 75 dB(A); Industrial Property 85 dB(A) 80 dB(A).
Vehicle Noise
Noise from motor vehicles operating on a public right-of-way is exempt from the county ordinance and is governed by Florida law (F.S. § 316.293). Vehicle horns and warning devices required by F.S. § 316.271 are also exempt. Off-road vehicle noise on private property still falls under the county limits.
Santa Rosa County FL Vehicle Noise Rules
Some RestrictionsSanta Rosa County Code § 14-172(9)
Noise generated by motor vehicles operating on a public right-of-way subject to F.S. § 316.293. (10) Noise generated within the Galt City Industrial Zone, as more particularly described in Exhibit "A," which is attached to the ordinance from which this article is derived. (11) Noise generated by a backup emergency power generator during a power outage or declared local state of emergency. ...
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