Noise and nuisance rules in Surfside Beach, SC

The town prohibits excessive, unnecessary, or unusually loud noise within town limits. [Surfside Beach Code 7-91] (opens in a new tab)

Noise may not annoy, disturb, injure, or endanger the comfort, health, peace, or safety of others. [Surfside Beach Code 7-91] (opens in a new tab)

Sound devices may not cast unreasonably loud or disturbing noise onto public streets, the beach, or alleys. [Surfside Beach Code 7-91] (opens in a new tab)

Drivers may not sound a horn or warning device unnecessarily or unreasonably loudly. [Surfside Beach Code 7-92] (opens in a new tab)

Drivers may use a horn or warning device as a danger warning. [Surfside Beach Code 7-92] (opens in a new tab)

People may not operate a radio, television, musical instrument, or similar device at an unreasonably loud volume. [Surfside Beach Code 7-93] (opens in a new tab)

The rule applies when the sound disturbs the quiet, comfort, or repose of people nearby. [Surfside Beach Code 7-93] (opens in a new tab)

Pet owners may not keep an animal that frequently or continually makes loud noise. [Surfside Beach Code 7-94] (opens in a new tab)

The rule covers noise that disturbs the comfort or repose of people nearby. [Surfside Beach Code 7-94] (opens in a new tab)