Noise from Specific Sources in Walton County, FL (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Walton County, Florida.
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Bar & Nightclub Noise
In unincorporated Walton County's Grayton Beach community, the board of county commissioners found that late-night bars and package stores selling alcohol drove up noise, traffic, crime and loitering, so Section 3-6 cuts off alcohol sales and consumption there at 11:00 p.m. on weeknights and midnight on Fridays, Saturdays and four major holiday eves.
Walton County Curfews Late-Night Grayton Beach Bars
Significant RestrictionsWalton County Code § 3-6
(3)Over the past several years, in part because of the operation of late-night establishments that sell alcoholic beverages, the residents of Grayton Beach have experienced an increase in excessive noise, and increase in automobile traffic, an increase in crime, and an increase in loitering on public and private properties. ... (c)Regulating time of sale for alcoholic and intoxicating beverages...
Generator Noise
Walton County Code § 22-54(o) sets an outright specification list for any generator used on the beach south of Highway 20, capping noise output at 60 decibels along with limits on power, engine size, physical dimensions, and fuel storage.
Beach Generator Noise Limits, Walton County
Some RestrictionsWalton County Code § 22-54(o)
Generators on the beach. It shall be unlawful to use a generator on the beach unless it conforms to the following specifications:(1)Noise output must be less than or equal to 60 decibels;(2)Power output must be less than or equal to 120 volts, 2,000 watts 16 amps);(3)Engine displacement must be less than or equal to 100 cubic centimeters;(4)Physical size must be less than or equal to 24" × 12" ...
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