Commercial noise limits are set by each municipality and generally cap sound at the property line of receiving residential zones. Kingston sets limits at 60 dB daytime and 50 dB nighttime at residential boundaries.
Kingston City Code Chapter 270 establishes maximum sound levels of 60 dB daytime (7am to 10pm) and 50 dB nighttime at residential property lines from commercial sources. Woodstock caps commercial noise at 65 dB daytime and 55 dB nighttime. Industrial zones allow higher levels. Loading dock operations, HVAC equipment, and refrigeration units are common sources of complaints and must be designed or shielded to meet these limits.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
See how Ulster County's industrial noise rules stack up against other locations.
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