Colonie, NY Noise Ordinances: Decibel Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Residential/commercial limit
- 65 dBA overnight
- Industrial limit
- 75 dBA overnight
- Quiet hours (Sun-Thu)
- 10 p.m.-7 a.m.
- Enforced by
- Colonie Police Department
- First-offense fine
- $50-$250
Summary
Colonie's Town Code caps noise from residential or commercial property at 65 dBA, measured at the property line, from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Industrial property is held to 75 dBA overnight.
F. No person shall cause or permit to be caused any noise which, when measured by a sound level meter at the real property line of the parcel of residential or commercial property, public space or the dwelling unit (within a multi-dwelling-unit building) from which it is emanating, is in excess of 65 dBA between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on Sunday through Thursday or between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. G. ... industrial property ... is in excess of 75 dBA between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4902401; v37 updated 2026-05-28; through 05-28-2026).
Full Breakdown
Chapter 135, § 135-5(F) makes it unlawful to cause noise exceeding 65 dBA at the real property line of residential or commercial property, a public space, or a dwelling unit during quiet hours: 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Subsection (G) sets a 75 dBA ceiling for industrial property from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The same section bans overnight power tools, mowers, and leaf blowers on residential lots and limits barking to 15 minutes. The Town of Colonie Police Department administers and enforces the chapter.
Violations & Fines
A first conviction brings a fine of $50 to $250 or up to seven days in jail; penalties climb to a $250 minimum and 15 days on a third offense.
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