Noise Ordinances in West Virginia (2026)
10 rules on the books across West Virginia, 2 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Quiet Hours
Nighttime and early morning noise restrictions. Most cities set specific hours when loud activities like lawn mowing, parties, and power tools are not allowed.
Charleston
Some RestrictionsCharleston's noise ordinance bans excessive noise citywide and only exempts power tools, landscaping and yard equipment…
Read full rule →Kanawha County
Some RestrictionsIn unincorporated Kanawha County there's no decibel code or fixed quiet hours; the Sheriff enforces West Virginia's…
Read full rule →Construction Hours
When construction, demolition, and heavy equipment may run in residential areas. Most cities regulate this by hours and days rather than volume; violations can bring stop-work orders and fines.
Barking Dogs
Rules about excessive or continuous dog barking, including how complaints are filed, time-of-day limits, and penalties for owners.
Leaf Blower Rules
Restrictions on leaf blowers, including permitted hours, decibel caps, and the growing set of cities phasing out or banning gas-powered blowers outright.
Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound
Rules for loudspeakers, live bands, DJ equipment, and outdoor music at homes, venues, and events, decibel limits, permitted hours, and when an amplified-sound permit is required.
Charleston
Some RestrictionsCharleston's noise-control ordinance bans unreasonable outdoor noise citywide, so unpermitted outdoor amplified or live…
Read full rule →Kanawha County
Some RestrictionsAmplified music in unincorporated Kanawha County has no decibel cap, but the Sheriff can treat loud sound intended to…
Read full rule →Aircraft Noise
Local regulations related to noise from airports, flight paths, and helicopter operations near residential areas.
Decibel Limits
The decibel thresholds cities enforce, usually as a table by zone and time of day, residential, commercial, and industrial limits, how noise is measured, and what happens at the property line.
Vehicle Noise
Rules about loud vehicle exhaust, modified mufflers, racing engines, and stereos audible at distance. Covers what officers measure and typical fines.