Purpose.
Huntsville Code of Ordinances § 12-232
in effectSec. 12-232. - Purpose.
(a) This article is enacted to protect, preserve and promote the health, safety, welfare, peace and quiet for the citizens of the city through the reduction, control and prevention of excessive or unreasonably loud or raucous sound or noise. It is the intent of this article to establish standards that will eliminate and reduce unnecessary and excessive vehicle and community noises which are physically harmful and otherwise detrimental to individuals and the community in the enjoyment of life, property, and conduct of their affairs.
(b) Nothing in this article is intended to deter individuals from lawfully exercising the individual right of freedom of speech or any other freedom guaranteed under the Constitutions of the United States of America or of the State of Alabama, and this article is intended to facilitate activities that are vital to the conduct of the normal pursuits of life within and consistent with the context and settings of the community.
(Ord. No. 86-297, § 1, 5-8-1986; Ord. No. 21-449, § 2, 5-27-2021)
Source: City of Huntsville, Alabama, publisher code (Municode) + enacted ordinances (City Council/Legistar)URL: https://library.municode.com/al/huntsville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH12ENMA_ARTVNO_DIV1GE_S12-232PUFetched: 11/6/2026