Unincorporated Mecklenburg County follows the County Noise Ordinance with quiet hours from 11 PM to 7 AM on weeknights and 11 PM to 8 AM on weekends. Residential limits are 60 dBA day and 55 dBA night measured at the property line. Violations are enforced by Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD).
Mecklenburg County Code of Ordinances Chapter 6 establishes noise standards for unincorporated areas. Plainly audible sound at 50 feet is presumptive evidence of violation. The Charlotte airport (CLT) noise contours and FAA-controlled aircraft operations are preempted from local noise regulation under 49 USC 40103. Backstop enforcement uses NCGS 14-288.4(a)(2) disorderly conduct, a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Civil penalty of 100 dollars first offense, 250 dollars second offense within 12 months, 500 dollars third offense. Criminal citation available under NCGS 14-288.4 as Class 2 misdemeanor.
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