Martin County, FL Noise from Specific Sources: Generator Noise (2026)
Key Facts
- Generator curfew
- Off by 10:00 p.m. at County campsites
- Same-hour rule
- No loud noises, radios or stereos after 10 p.m.
- Scope
- County camping facilities only, not county-wide
- Repeat violation
- Forfeiture of camping privileges under Sec. 17.9.C.17
- Penalty
- Up to 60 days jail or $500 fine
- Governing section
- Sec. 17.9.C.9, Ch. 17 Code of Ordinances
Summary
Martin County's park camping rules require every generator running at a County campsite to be shut off by 10:00 p.m., alongside a matching ban on loud radios, stereos and other noise after that hour, under Sec. 17.9.C.9. The rule applies only inside County camping facilities, not county-wide.
17.9.C.Additional rules and regulations for camping facilities. All other park rules and regulations under section 17.9 shall apply unless otherwise specifically provided for herein:...9.No loud noises, loud radios or loud stereos are allowed after 10:00 p.m. All generators must be turned off at 10:00 p.m.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 62 | Land Development Regulations: Supplement 62).
Full Breakdown
Sec. C sets additional rules and regulations for camping facilities that layer onto the County's general park rules. m. The curfew runs alongside other campground-specific rules in the same subsection, including restrictions on dishwashing and cooking limited to campsites, alcohol consumption limited to campsites, and motorized recreation vehicles, where riding after sundown is prohibited and motorcycles must be operated slowly and quietly. This generator curfew is narrower than it sounds: it governs County-owned camping facilities, not backyard or job-site generators elsewhere in unincorporated Martin County.
under Sec. 306, rather than imposing a fixed shutoff time. is also subject to the general park-rules enforcement in Sec. 4, and repeated noise complaints can lead to forfeiture of camping privileges under Sec. 17, which states that failure to observe and comply with park rules will result in forfeiture of camping privileges.
Violations & Fines
Violating the 10:00 p.m. generator shutoff is a Sec. 17.9 park-rules violation: under Sec. 17.4.B, County staff or law enforcement may direct the camper to comply or leave, and refusal is trespass under Florida law. Sec. 17.4.A separately makes any Chapter 17 violation a misdemeanor punishable by up to 60 days in jail or a $500.00 fine. Sec. 17.9.C.17 adds forfeiture of camping privileges for failing to comply with any park rule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the 10 p.m. generator rule apply to my house?
What else changes at 10:00 p.m. in a County campground?
Can the County take away my camping permit for repeat generator noise?
Sources & Official References
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