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Council adopts decibel-based noise ordinance; residents and council seek implementation tweaks
Summary
Council adopted an amendment establishing decibel thresholds and measurement procedures to regulate loud and amplified noise in residential and commercial areas. Speakers raised concerns about thresholds, measurement locations and enforcement capacity.
The North Charleston City Council adopted an amendment to the city noise ordinance on Feb. 20, 2025, replacing vague language with decibel-based thresholds and a measurement procedure for amplified sound.
Staff explained the prior code lacked precision and described testing decibel meters at local venues, including Firefly. Under the adopted approach, officers will measure decibel levels from the perimeter of the complainant’s property (for residential complaints) rather than from the business. The…
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