Rogers, AR Noise Ordinances: Construction Hours (2026)

The City of Rogers noise ordinance (Chapter 18, Article II) does not list a single, blanket daytime-only construction window that applies citywide. Instead, construction-related noise is addressed two ways. First, the general prohibition in Sec. 18-24 makes "unreasonably loud, disturbing, and unnecessary" noise unlawful, which can reach construction activity that is excessive in character, intensity, or duration. Second, the enumerated prohibitions in Sec. 18-26 specifically address noise near sensitive locations: where excavation, demolition, or repair work creates loud noise adjacent to or near a school, institution of learning, church, court, or hospital, the chief of police may issue a permit setting reasonable hours for the work. This permit mechanism is the code's main tool for limiting the timing of disruptive construction. Routine daytime construction and property maintenance is generally tolerated, while work outside reasonable hours, or near sensitive sites, may require police authorization. Because the noise article states no separate penalty, violations are subject to the Code's general penalty of up to $500 per offense and up to $1,000 for each repetition. Property owners planning early-morning, overnight, or noise-intensive work near schools or hospitals should contact the Rogers Police Department about a permit.