Marion County, FL Noise Ordinances: Construction Hours (2026)
Construction hours in Marion County, FL, sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances, set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Key Facts
- Code Section
- Marion County Code 13-11(9)
- Permitted hours
- 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- Tools/equipment hours
- 7 a.m.-10 p.m. (Sec. 13-11(2))
- State reference
- F.S. 163.3164 (development permit)
Summary
Construction work under a county development permit is exempt from the noise limits only when it occurs between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Outside that window, construction noise must meet the standard Chapter 13 sound limits.
Sec. 13-11(9): exempts 'Construction activities for which the county has issued a development permit, as defined in F.S. 163.3164, provided such activity occurs between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.' Sec. 13-11(2) exempts household or farming tools and equipment 'from 7:00 a.m. until 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 122 | Land Development Code: Supplement 7).
Full Breakdown
Section 13-11(9) of Marion County Code exempts from the noise rules 'construction activities for which the county has issued a development permit, as defined in F.S. 163.3164, provided such activity occurs between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.' That time-window proviso means permitted construction enjoys no exemption overnight (10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) and is then subject to the full Section 13-7 decibel limits and the Section 13-9 plainly-audible standard. Section 13-11(2) similarly limits the exemption for household and farming tools, appliances, and equipment to the 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. period. The exemptions apply to Section 13-10's prohibited acts.
Violations & Fines
Construction noise outside 7 a.m.-10 p.m. that exceeds Chapter 13 limits is enforced under Section 13-14: warning, then $100, then $500 civil penalties for repeat violations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hours can construction make noise in unincorporated Marion County?
Can my neighbor run power tools at night?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Marion County
How Marion County compares: Cities with the Strictest Construction Hours·Florida rules heatmap·Compare Marion County to another location·View the Florida noise ordinances overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.