Quiet hours in Cary, NC — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Cary Code of Ordinances Chapter 22, Division 2 prohibits unreasonably loud, disturbing noises that annoy, disturb, or endanger citizens. The ordinance restricts amplified sound and other disturbances, particularly during nighttime hours.
Cary Code §22-102 makes it unlawful to create any unreasonably loud, disturbing noise that frightens, annoys, disturbs, injures, or endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace, or safety of citizens. Ordinary sounds incidental to residential living or business operations conducted per usual standards are exempt. §22-106 lists specific prohibited sounds including loud stereos, yelling, and horn honking. §22-109 regulates amplified sound. The Police Department enforces noise regulations. Nighttime disturbances are treated more strictly than daytime noise.
Noise violations are misdemeanors under Cary's ordinance enforcement. Violators face citations and fines.
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