Greenville, NC Noise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound (2026)

' The permit must be signed both by a representative of the business, organization or group holding the event and, if different, by the applicant, and that person or entity is responsible for the costs of security and cleanup listed on the application. 'Outdoor amplified sound' is defined broadly in § 12-5-2 to include sound whose source is outdoors or whose source is indoors but propagates outside through open doors, windows or other openings, so an indoor band that leaves the doors open still needs the permit if the sound reaches beyond the property line.

and 55 dB(A) overnight, and 65/60 dB(A) in commercial or public space. Higher levels, up to 80 dB(A) with a permit, are allowed only in nonresidential areas on weekend evenings and on designated holidays under Table 2. Fraternity and sorority houses at East Carolina University or Pitt Community College get one 'permit to exceed' per academic semester under § 12-5-4(E), but lose that privilege for a semester if a prior permit was revoked.