Noise Regulations in Portland Oregon - Revision history

Pinfold at 05:07, November 4, 2025

2025-11-04T05:07:38Z

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	~~==Daytime hours (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) ==__NOTOC__~~
	~~===Home equipment:===~~
	~~'''Indoors:''' Sound must not exceed 60 dBA when measured at the lot line.~~

	~~'''Outdoors:''' Lawnmowers, riding tractors, and small garden tools: Must not exceed 80 dBA, measured at 25 feet or the lot line, whichever is further.~~

	'''General sound:''' No specific general limit is provided for daytime hours, but the code states that sound shall not "injure or endanger the safety or health of humans; or annoy or disturb a reasonable person of normal sensitivities".
	~~==Nighttime hours (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.) ==~~
	~~'''General rule:''' No excessive noise is allowed.~~

	~~'''Specifics:''' The code refers to the limits specified in Section 18.10.010 for this time period.~~

	~~'''Amplified sound:''' Sound from devices like speakers is not allowed to be "plainly audible" inside a dwelling unit during these hours.~~
	~~==Other considerations==~~
	~~'''Impulsive sound:''' Peak sound pressure levels cannot exceed 100 dB during the day and 80 dB at night, according to Noise Free America.~~

	'''Land use zones:''' Limits can vary based on the zone (residential, commercial, industrial). For instance, the standard is 65 dBA for a commercial/mixed-use zone and 70 dBA for an employment or industrial zone when measured at the lot line of a dwelling unit, as stated in City of Portland, Oregon code.

	'''Enforcement:''' The city's noise code (Title 18) is used to address a wide range of issues, including those from amplified sound, commercial and industrial operations, home equipment, and construction.

	~~'''Leaf blowers:''' There are separate regulations for leaf blowers that are not covered under the general home equipment rules.~~

Pinfold at 02:51, November 4, 2025

2025-11-04T02:51:52Z

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	{\|		{\|
	\|Source Zone \|Receiver Zone \|Day Hours (7 a.m. - 10 p.m.) \|Night Hours (10 p.m. - 7 a.m.)		\|Source Zone
			\|Receiver Zone
			\|Day Hours (7 a.m. - 10 p.m.)
			\|Night Hours (10 p.m. - 7 a.m.)
	\|-		\|-
	\|Residential \|Residential \|55 dBA \|50 dBA*		\|Residential
			\|Residential
			\|55 dBA
			\|50 dBA*
	\|-		\|-
	\|Commercial \|Residential \|60 dBA \|55 dBA*		\|Commercial
			\|Residential
			\|60 dBA
			\|55 dBA*
	\|-		\|-
	\|Industrial \|Residential \|65 dBA \|60 dBA*		\|Industrial
			\|Residential
			\|65 dBA
			\|60 dBA*
	\|}		\|}

Pinfold at 02:50, November 4, 2025

2025-11-04T02:50:10Z

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			==Maximum Permissible Sound Levels==
			The general sound levels in Portland, as measured at the property line of the receiving property, are as follows:

			{\|
			\|Source Zone \|Receiver Zone \|Day Hours (7 a.m. - 10 p.m.) \|Night Hours (10 p.m. - 7 a.m.)
			\|-
			\|Residential \|Residential \|55 dBA \|50 dBA*
			\|-
			\|Commercial \|Residential \|60 dBA \|55 dBA*
			\|-
			\|Industrial \|Residential \|65 dBA \|60 dBA*
			\|}


	==Daytime hours (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) ==__NOTOC__		==Daytime hours (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) ==__NOTOC__
	===Home equipment:===		===Home equipment:===

Pinfold at 02:45, November 4, 2025

2025-11-04T02:45:02Z

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	==Daytime hours (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) ==		==Daytime hours (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) ==__NOTOC__
	===Home equipment:===		===Home equipment:===
	'''Indoors:''' Sound must not exceed 60 dBA when measured at the lot line.		'''Indoors:''' Sound must not exceed 60 dBA when measured at the lot line.
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	'''Land use zones:''' Limits can vary based on the zone (residential, commercial, industrial). For instance, the standard is 65 dBA for a commercial/mixed-use zone and 70 dBA for an employment or industrial zone when measured at the lot line of a dwelling unit, as stated in City of Portland, Oregon code.		'''Land use zones:''' Limits can vary based on the zone (residential, commercial, industrial). For instance, the standard is 65 dBA for a commercial/mixed-use zone and 70 dBA for an employment or industrial zone when measured at the lot line of a dwelling unit, as stated in City of Portland, Oregon code.

	'''Enforcement:''' The city's noise code (Title 18) is used to address a wide range of issues, including those from amplified sound, commercial and industrial operations, home equipment, and construction.		'''Enforcement:''' The city's noise code (Title 18) is used to address a wide range of issues, including those from amplified sound, commercial and industrial operations, home equipment, and construction.

	'''Leaf blowers:''' There are separate regulations for leaf blowers that are not covered under the general home equipment rules.		'''Leaf blowers:''' There are separate regulations for leaf blowers that are not covered under the general home equipment rules.

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==Daytime hours (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) ==
===Home equipment:===
'''Indoors:''' Sound must not exceed 60 dBA when measured at the lot line.

'''Outdoors:''' Lawnmowers, riding tractors, and small garden tools: Must not exceed 80 dBA, measured at 25 feet or the lot line, whichever is further.

'''General sound:''' No specific general limit is provided for daytime hours, but the code states that sound shall not "injure or endanger the safety or health of humans; or annoy or disturb a reasonable person of normal sensitivities".
==Nighttime hours (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.) ==
'''General rule:''' No excessive noise is allowed.

'''Specifics:''' The code refers to the limits specified in Section 18.10.010 for this time period.

'''Amplified sound:''' Sound from devices like speakers is not allowed to be "plainly audible" inside a dwelling unit during these hours.
==Other considerations==
'''Impulsive sound:''' Peak sound pressure levels cannot exceed 100 dB during the day and 80 dB at night, according to Noise Free America.

'''Land use zones:''' Limits can vary based on the zone (residential, commercial, industrial). For instance, the standard is 65 dBA for a commercial/mixed-use zone and 70 dBA for an employment or industrial zone when measured at the lot line of a dwelling unit, as stated in City of Portland, Oregon code.
'''Enforcement:''' The city's noise code (Title 18) is used to address a wide range of issues, including those from amplified sound, commercial and industrial operations, home equipment, and construction.

'''Leaf blowers:''' There are separate regulations for leaf blowers that are not covered under the general home equipment rules.