Erie, PA Noise Ordinances: Quiet Hours (2026)

The City of Erie relies on a general peace-disturbance standard rather than decibel-keyed quiet hours. Section 705.01 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Erie (Part Seven - General Offenses Code, Article 705 Disorderly Conduct) makes it disorderly conduct for any person to disturb the good order and quiet of the City by clamor or noise, by intoxication and drunkenness, or by fighting and using obscene, profane or indecent language on the sidewalks, streets or in any public place or building in the City, to the annoyance of any of its residents. Section 705.02 enumerates specific acts; subsection (d) specifically targets nighttime noise, making it disorderly conduct to shout or make a noise either outside or inside a building during the nighttime to the annoyance or disturbance of any number of persons. There is no codified start/end clock (e.g. 10 p.m.-7 a.m.); enforcement turns on whether the noise is annoying or disturbing to others at the time. The general penalty for Article 705 disorderly conduct is a fine of not more than $1,000, recoverable with costs, together with imprisonment of not more than 90 days if the fine and costs are not paid. Erie Police enforce these provisions.