Clackamas County, OR Noise Ordinances: Quiet Hours (2026)

It shall be a per se violation of this chapter for any person to produce or permit to be produced, from a sound source either owned and operated by them or under their control, sound which exceeds:

1. 50 dBA at any time between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. the following day; or

2. 60 dBA at any time between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.

B. The following acts are declared per se violations of this chapter based upon a reasonable person standard. The enumeration does not constitute an exclusive list.

1. Unreasonable Noises: The unreasonable making of, or knowingly and unreasonably permitting to be made, any unreasonably loud, boisterous, or unusual noise, disturbance, commotion, or vibration in any boarding facility, dwelling, place of business or other structure, or upon any public right of way, public space or other place or building. The ordinary and usual sounds, noises, commotion or vibration incidental to the operation of these places when conducted in accordance with the usual standards of practice and in a manner which will not unreasonably disturb the peace and comfort of adjacent noise sensitive areas or which will not detrimentally affect the operators of adjacent places of business are exempt from this provision.