Commercial properties in West Palm Beach must keep noise at the property line at or below 65 dBA daytime and 60 dBA nighttime. Loading dock activity, HVAC chillers, and refrigeration units near residential boundaries are common citation sources.
Chapter 50 applies stricter limits when a commercial use abuts a residential zone. PBI airport overflight noise is exempt and regulated federally. Commercial trash collection between 10 PM and 6 AM in mixed-use zones requires a noise variance from the Director of Development Services. Contact West Palm Beach at (561) 822-1300 for enforcement.
$250 first citation, $500 repeat. Special Magistrate can impose daily fines up to $1,000 and order operational changes such as enclosing equipment or rerouting deliveries.
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