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

5-21. 5-22 makes any "unreasonably loud, disturbing and unnecessary noise" unlawful countywide. 5-23(1) then specifically lists radios, phonographs, jukeboxes, music recordation or amplification devices, and musical instruments played loud enough to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of any person, and the list is expressly non-exclusive. 5-25 gives the county two tracks: a criminal misdemeanor charge punishable by a fine up to $500 or up to 30 days in jail, or a civil ticket issued by any sworn law enforcement officer, carrying a $50 penalty for a first offense, $100 for a second and $200 for a third and every offense after that.

Civil tickets must be paid to the Iredell County finance officer within 20 days; if the person fails to pay or fails to appear, a criminal summons issues and, on conviction, the court can impose additional punishment for nonpayment. The sheriff's office maintains serially numbered duplicate tickets to track issuance and disposition. Courts may also grant equitable remedies including restraining orders and injunctions to stop ongoing amplified-noise violations.