Outdoor amplified music in unincorporated Buncombe County is governed by the general noise rule: it cannot disturb neighbors, especially 11 p.m.-7 a.m. Recognized community celebrations, festivals, and public events are expressly exempt.
There is no separate outdoor-event permit in the noise article, so outdoor music falls under Sec. 26-181(b)(2) prohibiting amplified sound that disturbs neighbors, particularly between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. However, Sec. 26-184(8) exempts any event held in recognition of a community celebration of national, state, or county events or public festivals. Normal commercial operations are exempt except for electronically amplified sound (Sec. 26-184(4)), so a venue's amplified outdoor music is still regulated. These rules apply to the unincorporated county; incorporated towns handle their own festival and venue permits.
Class 3 misdemeanor, up to $200 under Sec. 26-186; each day is a separate violation. The Buncombe County Sheriff enforces.
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