Noise from Specific Sources in Washington County, OR (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Washington County, Oregon.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Washington County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Bar & Nightclub Noise
Washington County has no decibel limit for bars or nightclubs, but its general noise standard makes it unlawful to create sound that unreasonably disturbs a neighboring noise sensitive unit. Code enforcement weighs volume, timing and audibility case by case, and a citation can bring a fine up to $500.
Bar & Nightclub Noise in Washington County
Some RestrictionsWashington County Code § 8.24.030
It is unlawful for any person to make, continue or cause to be made or continued, any noise which unreasonably annoys, disturbs, injures or endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace or safety of any person of normal sensitivity in a noise sensitive unit. The standard which shall be utilized in determining whether a violation of the provisions of this chapter exists shall include, but not be ...
Noise from Specific Sources by City in Washington County
2 cities in Washington County have their own noise from specific sources rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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