Health and Safety - City Code 8.8.3
All property must be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition free of all junk, litter, refuse, and overgrowth. The responsibility to maintain the property is with the owner, the resident, and the person in control of the property.
Junk Cars - City Code 8.8.3 & 22.4.4
A junk vehicle is one that is inoperable or unregistered, or is wrecked, rusted, dismantled, abandoned, or discarded, and may not be parked, stored, or left on public or private property.
Noise - City Code 5.1.13 & 8.8.3 (s)
The City of Roswell’s Noise Ordinance is designed to protect public health, safety, and quality of life by regulating excessive and disturbing sounds. It establishes clear definitions for terms such as noise disturbances, nuisances, and various sound levels, while setting measurable limits for residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial properties. The ordinance prohibits sounds that exceed established decibel thresholds, particularly during nighttime hours, and outlines restrictions on sources such as animals, construction, landscaping equipment, amplified music, and outdoor performances.
The ordinance also provides exemptions for certain activities, including emergency work, public safety operations, permitted events, religious services, school-related performances, and daytime construction or landscaping. Enforcement is carried out by code enforcement or police officers using sound level meters, and violations can result in escalating civil fines and, for repeat offenses, criminal penalties including up to 6 months of incarceration. The ordinance further allows for temporary relief permits in cases of undue hardship, though amplified sound permits are strictly prohibited.
For specific noise ordinance regulations, limitations, and exemptions, please view the full City Code online.