Commercial and industrial operations in Apopka must keep noise below 65 dBA at residential property lines during day and 60 dBA at night. Loading dock and HVAC noise regulated. Home-based businesses face stricter limits.
Apopka zoning code pairs with Chapter 38 noise rules to limit commercial impacts on nearby residential neighborhoods. The industrial corridors near US-441 and SR-429 have slightly higher thresholds. Loading dock operations between 10 PM and 6 AM require buffering. HVAC condensers must be located and screened to meet standards.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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