Quiet hours in Daytona Beach, FL — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Daytona Beach regulates noise under Code of Ordinances Chapter 42, Article IV. Nighttime limits (10 PM to 7 AM) allow only 5 dBA above background noise, while daytime limits (7 AM to 10 PM) allow 10 dBA above background. Pure tone and impulsive sounds are reduced an additional 5 dBA.
Sec. 42-215 establishes noise level standards based on the use classification of the property generating the noise (residential, commercial, or industrial). The ordinance measures in A-weighted decibels (dBA). Nighttime hours of 10 PM to 7 AM carry stricter limits at 5 dBA above background, while daytime hours of 7 AM to 10 PM allow 10 dBA above background. Violations are enforced by the Daytona Beach Police Department and Code Enforcement Board under Sec. 1-14.
Quiet-hours violations are infractions with fines of $100 for a first offense, $250 for a second offense within 12 months, and up to $500 for subsequent offenses. Repeat violations may result in misdemeanor charges.
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