Noise from Specific Sources in Wayne County, NC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Wayne County, North Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Wayne County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Low-Frequency Bass Limits
Unincorporated Wayne County makes it unlawful under County Code § 30-148(c) to play a radio, stereo, CD player, musical instrument or any sound-amplifying device at a volume that disturbs the quiet, comfort or repose of a neighbor in a dwelling, motel or hotel. The Sheriff's Office enforces the rule through a written-warning-then-citation system.
Wayne County Loud Stereo and Music Ban
Some RestrictionsWayne County Code § 30-148(c)
(c)It shall be unlawful for any person to play any radio, television set, record player, tape deck, CD player, stereo, musical instrument, sound producing or sound amplifying device, or musical instrument in such a manner or with such volume as to disturb the quiet, comfort, or repose of any person of in any dwelling, motel, hotel, or other type of residence.
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