Noise and nuisance rules in Surfside Beach, SC
Surfside Beach prohibits excessive, unnecessary, or unusually loud noise that disturbs or endangers others. [Town ordinance] The town also restricts unnecessary horn use. [Town ordinance] The town restricts loud radios and televisions. [Town ordinance] The town restricts frequent or continual pet noise. [Town ordinance]
Last verified August 13, 2026 · Source: Surfside Beach Code of Ordinances, Section 7-91
Loud and disturbing noise in Surfside Beach
The town prohibits excessive, unnecessary, or unusually loud noise within town limits. [Town ordinance]
Noise may not annoy, disturb, injure, or endanger the comfort, health, peace, or safety of others. [Town ordinance]
Sound devices may not cast unreasonably loud or disturbing noise onto public streets, the beach, or alleys. [Town ordinance]
Horn and warning device rules in Surfside Beach
Drivers may not sound a horn or warning device unnecessarily or unreasonably loudly. [Town ordinance]
Drivers may use a horn or warning device as a danger warning. [Town ordinance]
Radio and television noise rules in Surfside Beach
People may not operate a radio, television, musical instrument, or similar device at an unreasonably loud volume. [Town ordinance]
The rule applies when the sound disturbs the quiet, comfort, or repose of people nearby. [Town ordinance]
Pet noise rules in Surfside Beach
Pet owners may not keep an animal that frequently or continually makes loud noise. [Town ordinance]
The rule covers noise that disturbs the comfort or repose of people nearby. [Town ordinance]
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