Commercial noise (HVAC, loading docks, refrigeration) is regulated by each town or village, typically limited to 65 dBA at the property line during daytime and 50 dBA at night. Nassau County Health Department can act on severe nuisances.
Most Nassau municipalities adopt dBA limits at the residential property line: around 65 daytime and 50 to 55 nighttime. Loading and trash pickup at commercial properties abutting residential zones is commonly restricted before 7 AM. Nassau County Department of Health has general nuisance authority under NY Public Health Law. Glen Cove and Long Beach as cities operate their own noise-control bureaus.
Typical commercial fine 500 to 2,500 dollars per day. Chronic violations can trigger special-use-permit revocation.
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