Kill Devil Hills, NC Noise from Specific Sources: Delivery Truck Noise (2026)
Key Facts
- Restricted hours
- 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Exempt hours
- 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Trigger
- Noise disturbance across residential line
- Also protected
- Noise sensitive zones (hospitals, schools, churches)
Summary
Kill Devil Hills bars loading, unloading or otherwise handling boxes, crates, containers, building materials, garbage cans or dumpsters between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. if it causes a noise disturbance across a residential property line, under Town Code § 130.02(D)(2)(g), but exempts the same activity between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
The loading, unloading, opening, closing or other handling of boxes, crates, containers, building materials, garbage cans, dumpsters of similar objects between the hours of 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. the following day, in such a manner as to cause a noise disturbance across a residential real property boundary or within a noise sensitive zone is prohibited as set forth in the maximum decibel levels set for each zone at the times of day consistent with this chapter; ... Noise resulting from the loading and unloading, opening, closing or other handling of boxes, crates, containers, building materials, or similar objects between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
Full Breakdown
the following day, done in a manner that causes a noise disturbance across a residential real property boundary or within a noise sensitive zone, is prohibited, measured against the maximum decibel levels set for each zone at that time of day. , and subsection (10) exempts the loading, unloading, opening, closing or other handling of boxes, crates, containers or building materials between those same daytime and evening hours. , if it crosses into a residential property line or a noise sensitive zone such as a hospital, church, school or day care facility. 02(C)(5), which bars sound exceeding the residential decibel limits reaching those facilities during business hours regardless of the source's own zoning district.
Violations & Fines
A violation of the overnight loading/unloading restriction is enforced under § 130.99: a Class 3 misdemeanor under G.S. § 14-4, punishable by a fine up to $50 or up to 30 days in jail, plus the town's escalating civil penalties of $50 per day for the first 15 days after notice, $100 per day for days 16 through 30, and $500 or more per day beyond that.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can delivery trucks unload at night in Kill Devil Hills?
Is loading and unloading noise allowed during the day?
Do garbage or recycling trucks get an exception?
Sources & Official References
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