Quiet hours in New Rochelle, NY — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
New Rochelle Code Chapter 213 prohibits unreasonable noise at all times, with heightened nighttime restrictions generally 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Plainly audible sound from 50+ feet away at night is a violation.
Chapter 213 (Noise) sets general performance standards measured in dBA and a 'plainly audible' test. Nighttime (10 p.m.–7 a.m.) limits are roughly 50 dBA at a residential property line; daytime around 65 dBA. Amplified sound, shouting, and vehicle radios audible 50+ feet at night trigger violations. Police enforce complaint-driven; Building/Code enforcement handles commercial sources.
First offense: fine up to $250. Repeat within 18 months: up to $1,000 and/or 15 days. Each day a continuing violation counts separately.
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