The section of the Noise Ordinance is provided in part below for information about the law and exceptions:

21-13 Noise control ordinance.

(b) Prohibited noise offenses:

(1) General prohibition. It shall be unlawful for any person to make or cause to be made any loud or unreasonable noise. Noise shall be deemed to be unreasonable when it disturbs, injures or endangers the peace or health of another or when it endangers the health, safety or welfare of the community. Any such noise shall be considered to be a noise disturbance and a public nuisance.

(c) Exemptions. Noise from the following sources shall be exempt from the prohibitions specified herein:

(1) All safety signals and warning devices or any other device used to alert persons to any emergency or used during the conduct of emergency work, including, but not limited to, police, fire and rescue vehicle sirens.

(2) The repair and maintenance of municipal facilities, services or public utilities when such work must be accomplished outside daytime hours.

(3) Snow removal equipment operated within the manufacturer’s specifications and in proper operating condition.

The Burlington City Ordinance specifically empowers Law Enforcement officers to enforce the Noise Ordinance. Code Enforcement has no authority in this.

Please contact the Burlington Police Department with additional questions or future noise complaint issues.

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