Sarasota County sets numeric dBA limits at the property line: a general daytime continuous cap of 75 dBA (7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.) and a 65 dBA nighttime cap for amplified sound (10:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.). Measurements use ANSI Type II meters.
Sec. 54-118 states the maximum decibel levels from any activity, unless exempted, shall not exceed the sound-level limits in Table I at any point on the generating property's real property line. Measurements use the A-weighting (dBA) and C-weighting (dBC) scales with a sound-level meter meeting ANSI Type II criteria, kept in calibration. Key operative caps are 75 dBA daytime continuous and 65 dBA nighttime amplified. Table I sets additional per-district limits that vary by zoning and time of day.
Warning first; a fine up to $500, up to 60 days jail, or both for uncorrected or repeat violations within 90 days.
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