Quiet hours in Norman, OK — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Norman enforces quiet hours 10 PM to 7 AM in residential zones. The University of Oklahoma Campus Corner entertainment district has active nightlife. OU football game days bring significant noise to neighborhoods around Gaylord Family Stadium.
Norman municipal code establishes quiet hours and residential noise limits. Oklahoma Statute 21 O.S. §1289 provides statewide enforcement for disturbing the peace as a misdemeanor. Most Oklahoma cities set residential limits around 55 to 65 dBA at the property line. Exemptions for emergency vehicles and city operations. ODEQ handles industrial noise complaints at the state level. Police non-emergency line handles residential complaints.
First offense: warning or citation $50 to $500. Misdemeanor under 21 O.S. §1289: up to $100 fine and/or 30 days jail.
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