Commercial and industrial sound limits in Hillsborough County are 65 dBA daytime and 60 dBA nighttime at adjacent residential property lines under Chapter 1-3.
Commercial zones (CG, CI) bordering residential receive stricter enforcement. Loading docks, HVAC, refrigeration units, and backup alarms must meet the residential limit at the property boundary between 10 PM and 7 AM. Brandon Town Center, Westshore, and University Area corridors see frequent enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
Hillsborough County, FL
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Hillsborough County, FL
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Hillsborough County, FL
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Hillsborough County, FL
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