Macomb County, MI Noise Ordinances: Decibel Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- County ordinance
- None countywide
- Macomb Twp residential day
- 60 dB(A)
- Residential overnight
- 45 dB(A)
- Measurement
- A-weighted, ANSI
Summary
Macomb County sets no countywide decibel limits. Numeric dB(A) standards are adopted by individual townships and cities. Macomb Township caps residential noise at 60 dB(A) daytime and 45 dB(A) overnight.
Residential Zone... 7:00am to 7:00pm 60; 7:00pm to 9:00pm 55; 9:00pm to 7:00am 45
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
There is no single Macomb County decibel standard; measurable dB(A) limits are set by local codes. Macomb Township's Noise Control ordinance (Sec. 11-43, Table III-1) uses A-weighted limits measured at the neighboring property line: residential zones allow 60 dB(A) from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., 55 dB(A) until 9:00 p.m., and 45 dB(A) overnight; commercial, industrial, and park uses allow 65 dB(A) daytime and 45 dB(A) after 9:00 p.m. Measurements must follow ANSI standards with a calibrated, A-weighted meter. Where ambient noise already exceeds the limit, the standard is the background level. Other Macomb County communities set their own numbers, so confirm the applicable dB(A) figure with your local code.
Violations & Fines
Enforcement and fines are set by the local municipality; exceeding the adopted dB(A) limit, verified with a calibrated meter, is a civil infraction or misdemeanor under the city or township code.
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