Lee County, FL Noise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound (2026)
Amplified music rules in Lee County, FL, also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances, set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.
Key Facts
- Bass covered
- Yes, named in the noise definition
- Residential night limit
- 55 dBA, 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- Residential day limit
- 66 dBA, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Multifamily night limit
- 45 dBA from receiving unit
- Applies in
- Unincorporated Lee County only
Summary
The Lee County Noise Control Ordinance names amplified bass in its definition of noise. In residential areas the limit is 66 dBA in the daytime and 55 dBA between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., measured at the receiving property line.
Noise: Any sound which annoys or disturbs humans or causes or tends to cause an adverse psychological effect on humans. "Noise" includes low frequency sounds caused by amplified bass music that can result in vibration of structures or persons.
Full Breakdown
Section 19-149 defines noise to include low frequency sounds caused by amplified bass music that can result in vibration of structures or persons. Table 1 in Section 19-151 sets residential, public space and agricultural limits of 66 dBA and 71 dBC from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and 55 dBA and 60 dBC from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. In multifamily dwellings the limits drop to 50 dBA daytime and 45 dBA at night, measured from the receiving unit. Any measurement must be at least five dB above ambient. Even without a meter, a deputy can find a noise disturbance.
Violations & Fines
Enforcement is by the Lee County Sheriff's Office under Section 19-154. The noise article sets no penalty of its own, so the general penalty in Section 1-7 applies: up to $500, up to 60 days, or both.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is thumping bass a violation even if it is not loud?
What is the outdoor speaker limit at night?
Sources & Official References
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