Quiet hours in Ormond Beach, FL — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Ormond Beach regulates noise and nuisances under Chapter 14 (Offenses) of the Code of Ordinances. The city follows standard Volusia County noise standards. Noise complaints require the complainant's name and address per Florida state law effective July 1, 2021.
Ormond Beach's noise ordinance establishes designated quiet hours during which noise that disturbs the peace and comfort of neighboring residents is prohibited. Weekday quiet hours run from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM, and weekend/holiday hours extend from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM. The ordinance applies to all within city limits of Ormond Beach, covering amplified music, gatherings, power equipment, barking dogs, and other sources. Enforcement is complaint-driven through the Ormond Beach Police Department or code enforcement division. Southeast climate and density patterns influence typical noise complaint volumes.
Quiet-hours violations are infractions with fines of $100 for a first offense, $250 for a second offense within 12 months, and up to $500 for subsequent offenses. Repeat violations may result in misdemeanor charges.
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