Montgomery County, OH Noise Ordinances: Quiet Hours (2026)
Quiet hours in Montgomery County, OH, also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time, define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Key Facts
- County quiet-hours rule
- None; set locally
- Dayton night limit
- 55 dB(A), 10 p.m.-7 a.m.
- Dayton day limit
- 61 dB(A), 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Township authority
- ORC 505.172
- Measured at
- Property line
Summary
Montgomery County has no countywide quiet-hours law. Each city, village, and township sets its own. In Dayton, stationary noise is capped at 55 dB(A) from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. and 61 dB(A) during the day.
No person shall cause or permit noise levels from the operation of a stationary noise device or from any other source in excess of 55 dB(A) in any areas or districts of the city that are zoned residential... between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Full Breakdown
Ohio cities and villages regulate noise under home rule, and townships may adopt noise rules under ORC 505.172 for residential-zoned areas and liquor-permit premises. The county itself sets no general nighttime quiet-hours ordinance, so limits depend on your municipality. Dayton (the county seat) uses measured decibel caps: 55 dB(A) at night (10 p.m.-7 a.m.) and 61 dB(A) daytime in residential districts, measured at the property line. Suburbs such as Kettering, Centerville, and Huber Heights each maintain separate noise codes with their own hours. Check your city or township for the applicable limit.
Violations & Fines
In Dayton, most noise violations are a fourth-degree misdemeanor (up to 30 days jail, $250 fine); radio/amplified-vehicle offenses start as minor misdemeanors and escalate on repeat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Montgomery County have countywide quiet hours?
What are Dayton's nighttime noise limits?
Sources & Official References
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