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Utica, NY Noise Ordinances: Construction Hours (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Construction hours in Utica, NY, sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances, set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.

Key Facts

Governing section
Sec. 2-15-64
Applied noise limit
Industrial-zone levels
Industrial day limit
80 db(A)
Industrial night limit
75 db(A)
Duration
Per construction permit

Summary

Construction and demolition in Utica may run at the loud industrial-zone noise limits (80 db(A) day / 75 db(A) night) for the period allowed by the applicable construction permit, or a reasonable completion period if no time limit is set.

Construction projects, including demolition, shall be subject to the maximum permissible noise levels specified for industrial zones in Section 2-15-63 for the period within which construction is to be completed pursuant to any applicable construction permit issued by proper authority or, if no time limitation is imposed, then for a reasonable period of time for completion of the project.

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Full Breakdown

Section 2-15-64 subjects construction projects, including demolition, to the maximum permissible noise levels specified for industrial zones in Section 2-15-63 during the time within which construction is to be completed under any applicable permit. If no time limitation is imposed, the industrial limits apply for a reasonable period to finish the project. This effectively lets active construction be louder than residential limits while work is authorized, but noise still cannot exceed the industrial 80 db(A) daytime / 75 db(A) nighttime ceiling.

Violations & Fines

Exceeding the industrial-zone limits is an unlawful noise violation prosecuted under Sec. 2-15-59; persistent noise may be abated as a nuisance under Sec. 2-15-60.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can construction legally be loud?
Yes, within limits. During the permitted build period construction may reach the industrial-zone caps of 80 db(A) day and 75 db(A) night, higher than residential limits.
What if no permit time limit is set?
The industrial noise levels apply for a reasonable period of time to complete the project, per Section 2-15-64.

Sources & Official References

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