Noise Ordinance Overhaul
Summary
The current noise ordinance is essentially unenforceable — no citations in roughly 18-20 years. A rewrite is in the works but was continued to April 6 for a work session to sort out start times (10 vs. 11 p.m.), the 10-second measurement standard, zone buffers, and penalties for repeat offenders.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed May 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents living near noisy rentals and businesses, especially around Boone Street and commercial/residential boundaries.
None identified, though some council members worry overbroad rules could restrict ordinary backyard gatherings.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Narragansett Town Council - May 18, 2026
The town's revised noise ordinance is now law. It adds loud voices — yelling, screaming, singing — between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. to what counts as a noise disturbance, with updated decibel limits for residential and business zones.
Narragansett Town Council - May 4, 2026
First reading of noise ordinance amendments passed with changes that remove the 100-foot measurement language and require police to investigate and cite noise complaints directly.
Narragansett Town Council - Mar 16, 2026
The current noise ordinance is essentially unenforceable — no citations in roughly 18-20 years. A rewrite is in the works but was continued to April 6 for a work session to sort out start times (10 vs. 11 p.m.), the 10-second measurement standard, zone buffers, and penalties for repeat offenders.
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