What laws and regulations exist to protect the public from excessive and annoying noise?
The laws and regulations that exist to protect the public from excessive and annoying noise are numerous. Two of the most common noise complaints are rubbish collection within 200 feet of any residential building between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., and, vehicle loading or unloading between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. of the following day, which causes impulsive sound, raucous or unnecessary noise within 200 feet of any residential building. These types of noise complaints are best handled by notifying the Noise Enforcement Team. The enforcement of noise ordinances depends on different variables existing at the time of the officer’s investigation. Sometimes officers warn the suspected violator, and that resolves the noise complaint. However, the officer may need to cite the violator, or submit an application of complaint to the City Attorney’s Office to resolve the noise complaint in an expedient and fair manner. How can I report narcotics activity in my neighborhood? There are several ways t
