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Lexington County, SC Public Conduct: Loud Party Ordinance (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Governing section
Sec. 26-32(a)
Covers
Voice, music, residential activities
Enforced by
County sheriff's deputies
Penalty class
Misdemeanor, magistrate's court fine

Summary

Loud, unnecessary noise that disturbs residential peace and quiet is a misdemeanor in unincorporated Lexington County, enforced by sheriff's deputies.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Lexington County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

It shall be unlawful for any person within the unincorporated areas of the county to willfully make or continue, or cause to be made or continued, any loud, unnecessary and unusual noise which disturbs the peace and quiet of any unincorporated or incorporated residential area or which causes discomfort or annoyance to any person in any unincorporated or incorporated residential area of the county.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 20).

Full Breakdown

Lexington County has no standalone loud-party ordinance, but its noise law reaches parties directly: Sec. 26-32(a) bans willfully making or continuing any loud, unnecessary and unusual noise that disturbs the peace and quiet of a residential area, naming human voice, music, musical instruments, and "all activities accessory to residential living" among covered sources. Deputies weigh intensity, time of day, area character, and prior complaints when deciding whether a violation occurred.

Violations & Fines

Misdemeanor under Sec. 26-34(a); fine capped at the magistrate's court maximum penalty jurisdiction. Enforced by Lexington County sheriff's deputies (Sec. 26-33).

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Lexington County have a specific loud-party ordinance?
No. It regulates loud parties through its general noise law, Sec. 26-32(a), which bans loud noise disturbing residential peace and quiet, including music and voices.
Who enforces noise complaints in Lexington County?
County sheriff's deputies enforce Article II of Chapter 26, per Sec. 26-33, and can cite hosts for noise disturbing a residential area.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Lexington County

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