Quiet hours in Orange County, FL — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Unincorporated Orange County enforces nighttime quiet hours from 11 PM to 7 AM under Chapter 15, Article III of the Orange County Code. Sound audible beyond property lines during these hours is a code violation subject to citation by Code Enforcement or the Sheriff.
Orange County Code Chapter 15 (Noise) sets decibel limits of 60 dBA daytime and 55 dBA nighttime at residential property lines. Violations can be charged under Orange County Code or under FL Statute 877.03 (disorderly conduct) as a second-degree misdemeanor. The Orange County Sheriff responds to after-hours calls; Code Enforcement handles daytime complaints. Theme park districts (Disney, Universal) operate under separate noise variances tied to the Reedy Creek successor district and the I-Drive tourism corridor.
Civil citation up to 500 dollars per occurrence. Repeat violations escalate to Code Enforcement Board hearings with fines up to 1,000 dollars per day. Criminal prosecution available under FL 877.03.
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