Martin County, FL Public Conduct: Loud Party Ordinance (2026)
Key Facts
- Quiet hours
- 9:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
- Detection distance
- 150+ feet, 10 min continuous
- First fine
- $100.00
- Repeat fine
- $500.00 (3rd+)
- Enforced by
- Code inspectors, F.S. ch. 162
Summary
Martin County bans loud music and party noise that carries onto neighboring property between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., with audibility as prima facie proof.
Operating or permitting the use or operation of any radio receiving set, television set, phonograph, drum, musical instrument, exterior loudspeaker, sound amplifier or other machine or device in such a manner as to disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of the neighboring inhabitants, or at any time with louder volume than is necessary for the convenient hearing for the person or persons who are in the room, vehicle, chamber or on the property where such machine or device is operated and who are voluntary listeners thereto. The operation of any such radio receiving set, television set, phonograph, drum, musical instrument, exterior loudspeaker, sound amplifier or other machine or device between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in such manner as to be plainly audible shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this section. This provision shall not apply to commercial establishments as regulated in subsection 67.305.K. Radios, cassette players, disk players and similar devices associated with motor vehicles or motorboats, shall not be operated in such a manner as to be plainly audible when operated on a public right-of-way or public space.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 62 | Land Development Regulations: Supplement 62).
Full Breakdown
Under Sec. 67.305.A, running a radio, TV, stereo, drum, exterior loudspeaker, or similar sound equipment so it disturbs neighbors, or louder than needed for voluntary listeners on the property, is a violation any time. Between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., if the sound is "plainly audible", a code inspector can identify the source from 150+ feet away for a continuous 10-minute period, that alone is prima facie evidence of a violation, no decibel meter required. Hosts and property owners are on the hook, not just guests.
Violations & Fines
Fines escalate: $100 first violation, $300 second, $500 third and beyond, minus a $50 discount for not contesting the citation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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