Coral Gables regulates industrial and commercial noise under Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of Ordinances. The city restricts loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise that affects residents, with music and amplified sound limited to 60 dB or 10 dB over ambient noise levels at property boundaries.
The City of Coral Gables addresses industrial and commercial noise under Chapter 34, Article VI, which prohibits loud, improper, unnecessary, or unusual noise affecting citizens daily and nightly. Commercial and industrial operations must ensure sound does not exceed 60 dB or 10 dB above ambient noise levels at the property boundary of any adjacent residential use. The ordinance addresses mechanical equipment, HVAC systems, generators, compressors, and other industrial sources. Construction-related noise from commercial projects follows the same construction hour restrictions: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with Saturday interior work allowed 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday exterior construction is prohibited in residential areas or within 100 feet of residential zones. No construction is permitted on Sundays or city-recognized federal holidays. Code Enforcement at (305) 460-5216 handles noise complaints.
Industrial and commercial noise violations are enforced by Code Enforcement at (305) 460-5216. Violations result in citation notices, fines, and orders to abate the noise source. Repeated violations may be escalated to the Code Enforcement Board for additional penalties.
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