Dayton, OH Noise Ordinances: Decibel Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- R.C.G.O. § 150.420.4(D)
- Daytime period
- 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
- Nighttime period
- 10:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
- Industrial districts
- I-1, I-2, BP, AP
Summary
Dayton's zoning code sets maximum noise levels that vary by whether the source and the receiving property are zoned business, residential or industrial, enforced under two time-of-day schedules.
No person shall cause or permit noise to intrude into the property of another person that exceeds the levels listed in: (1) Schedule 150.420.4(D)(1), between the hours of 7:00 am. and 10:00 p.m. (2) Schedule 150.420.4(D)(2), between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. ... Industrial. Shall include all industrial zoning districts comprising I-1, I-2, BP and AP.
Full Breakdown
Dayton's zoning code bars noise that intrudes onto another property beyond the levels set in Schedule 150.420.4(D)(1) for daytime (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) and Schedule 150.420.4(D)(2) for nighttime (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.). The schedules set different maximum decibel levels depending on whether the noise source and the receiving property are business, residential or industrial districts, with industrial-zoned property defined to include the I-1, I-2, BP and AP districts. Impulsive sounds under one second, such as punch presses, cannot exceed the applicable schedule level by more than 5 dBA.
Violations & Fines
A commercial or industrial operator whose noise crosses a property line above the applicable Schedule 150.420.4 limit for the time of day is in violation and subject to zoning enforcement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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