Clearwater noise ordinance, construction hours, and complaints in Pinellas County

Inside Clearwater city limits, the City of Clearwater noise rule applies, not the unincorporated Pinellas County decibel table. Clearwater defines loud and raucous noise by its volume and duration and includes noise that can be heard by ordinary unaided hearing at 100 feet or more from the source. For construction, demolition, alteration, excavation, or building repair that creates loud and raucous noise, the normal allowed period is 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Loud and raucous construction noise is not allowed on Sunday unless the building official issues an urgent necessity permit for public health or safety. Clearwater does not use one universal nighttime decibel or quiet-hours number for every type of sound, so StartFL should not apply the unincorporated County limits to a Clearwater address. For a non-emergency noise complaint requiring police response, Clearwater Police lists (727) 562-4242, available 24 hours. ^unverified