Quiet hours in Lakewood, WA — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Lakewood prohibits noise that disturbs the peace under LMC Chapter 8.36 (Noise Control). Residential quiet hours are 10 PM–7 AM weekdays and 10 PM–9 AM weekends. Civil penalty up to $250 for first offense; up to $500 for repeat within 2 years.
LMC 8.36.010 (Noise Control) prohibits yelling, shouting, whistling, or singing on or near public streets that disturbs the peace, particularly between 10 PM and 8 AM or at any time that unreasonably disturbs property owners or occupants. Residential maintenance and grounds sounds (lawnmowers, power tools, composters, snow removal) are prohibited between 10 PM and 7 AM on weekdays and between 10 PM and 9 AM on weekends. Public disturbance noises include frequent, repetitive, or continuous horn sounding; motor vehicle noise in residential districts; and audio equipment audible more than 50 feet from the source. Community events at parks (public address systems, concerts) are exempt between 9 AM and 11 PM.
First offense: civil penalty up to $250. Second or subsequent offense within 2 years: up to $500.
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