Pulaski County, AR Data Centers & Crypto Mining: Data Center Noise Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- County Code § 13-2
- Max fine
- $500, doubled for repeat offense
- Applies to
- Unincorporated Pulaski County only
- Enforcement
- Pulaski County Sheriff's Department
- Decibel limit
- None set: nuisance standard only
Summary
Pulaski County has no data center-specific noise ordinance: the county's general nuisance-noise law, Section 13-2, bans any unreasonably loud noise that disturbs residents in the unincorporated county.
The causing of any unreasonably loud and disturbing noises of such volume or duration as to be detrimental to the life or health of any individual, or to disturb the public peace and welfare is prohibited. (b)<w:t xml:space="preserve">In addition to the disturbances set forth in subsection (a) of this section, the following are specifically prohibited: the playing of any radio, stereo, music reproduction system or musical instruments in such a manner or of such volume, particularly between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., as to disturb the peace and quiet of residents; and sustained automobile engine noises in private garages or driveways. (c)<w:t xml:space="preserve">This section is in addition to and supplements Sections 3-16 through 3-25, which prohibit loud and frequent barking by dogs. (d)<w:t xml:space="preserve">Any violation of this article shall be punished by a fine of not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500), double that sum for each repetition thereof. The Pulaski County Sheriff's Department shall enforce this article. (e)<w:t xml:space="preserve">This section covers only those areas of Pulaski County which are unincorporated. (Ord. No. 93-OR-120, Arts. 1—5, 12-22-93)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 20).
Full Breakdown
Section 13-2 of the county code prohibits any unreasonably loud and disturbing noise "of such volume or duration as to be detrimental to the life or health of any individual, or to disturb the public peace and welfare": a standard that covers generator hums, cooling-fan drone, and other mechanical noise from a data center just as it covers any other source. The rule sets no decibel meter or fixed limit; it applies only in the unincorporated county, since incorporated cities and towns inside Pulaski County enforce their own separate noise codes. The Pulaski County Sheriff's Department handles enforcement.
Violations & Fines
Violating the noise ordinance is punishable by a fine up to $500, doubled for each repeat offense; the Sheriff's Department enforces it in the unincorporated county.
Frequently Asked Questions
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