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Utica, NY Noise Ordinances: Decibel Limits (2026)

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

Key Facts

Industrial day limit
80 db(A)
Industrial night limit
75 db(A)
Machinery section
Sec. 2-15-58(7)
Old equipment fix window
6 months (10+ yr sources)
Zone limits section
Sec. 2-15-63

Summary

Industrial-zone noise in Utica is capped at 80 db(A) during the day and 75 db(A) at night, measured at the receiving property line. Stationary machinery, fans and air conditioners must also meet the code, with replacement timelines based on equipment age.

It shall be unlawful to operate or permit the operation of any stationary machinery, air conditioner, air-handling equipment, fan or similar device in such a manner as to exceed the permissible noise levels of Section 2-15-63 when measured on receiving property. Industrial: 80 db(A) day / 75 db(A) night.

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Full Breakdown

Under Section 2-15-63, industrial zones carry the highest permissible limits, 80 db(A) (7 a.m.-10 p.m.) and 75 db(A) (10 p.m.-7 a.m.). Section 2-15-58(7) makes it unlawful to operate stationary machinery, air conditioners, air-handling equipment or fans exceeding the permissible levels at the receiving property, and sets replacement schedules: sources 10+ years old must comply within six months, five-to-ten-year sources within one year, and newer sources within two years of a violation finding. Neighborhood businesses in or adjacent to residential areas must comply with the residential-oriented limits of Section 2-15-63 and get three months for structural fixes.

Violations & Fines

Exceeding limits is a noise-division violation (Sec. 2-15-59); may be declared a public nuisance and enjoined (Sec. 2-15-60). Age-based compliance deadlines apply to fixed equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do air conditioners and fans count?
Yes. Stationary machinery, air conditioners, air-handling equipment and fans that exceed the permissible levels at the receiving property violate Section 2-15-58(7).
How long does a business have to fix noisy equipment?
It depends on age: 10+ year sources get up to six months, five-to-ten-year sources up to one year, and newer sources up to two years after a violation is found.

Sources & Official References

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