Miami regulates industrial and commercial noise under Chapter 36 of the City Code. Noise from industrial operations must not exceed zone-appropriate decibel limits at property boundaries, with stricter thresholds when adjacent to residential districts.
Chapter 36 of the Miami City Code governs noise from commercial and industrial sources including manufacturing equipment, HVAC systems, loading docks, and mechanical operations. Industrial zones permit higher ambient noise levels, but sound crossing into adjacent residential zones must comply with residential limits. The code establishes maximum permissible sound levels measured at the property line of the receiving property. Code Compliance officers use calibrated sound level meters to verify violations. Commercial establishments in mixed-use areas like Wynwood, Brickell, and the Design District must ensure operations do not create unreasonable noise disturbances for neighboring residential units.
Industrial noise violations are enforced by Miami Code Compliance at (305) 416-2087. Fines start at $250 for first offense and escalate for repeat violations. Persistent offenders may face operational restrictions.
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