Noise & nuisance — Dewey Beach, Delaware

What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?

The Town of Dewey Beach, Delaware has 2 adopted ordinances on file: Chapter 117, Article II - Noise Control; Chapter 117, Article II - Noise Control (exempts dwelling/residential noise), verified 2026-06-05.

Chapter 117, Article II - Noise Control adopted ordinance

Noise limits for businesses by zoning district (70 dBA in RB-1/RB-3). Prohibits live/recorded music 1:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Sound trucks prohibited.

Chapter 117, Article II - Noise Control (exempts dwelling/residential noise) adopted ordinance

Business noise ordinance exempts dwelling units and residential rentals; residential noise falls under Chapter 85.

Machine-readable: noise.json · Official website: none on record · Last verified 2026-06-05 · Noise & nuisance in other municipalities