The Raleigh City Council passed a new sound ordinance last October, targeting the Glenwood South District. The ordinance took effect on Jan. 1, 2026, and requires businesses to observe mandated quiet hours.
The ordinance typically allows between 80 decibels and 88 decibels from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., then drops to between 75 decibels and 80 decibels from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. The ordinance allows for more flexible restrictions during the hours of 12 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday through Sunday.
Jonathan Lambert-Melton, a Raleigh City Council member at-large, said the reason for this new noise ordinance is to keep up with Raleigh as the city grows and develops…