AL HB564

Authorizes Jefferson County Commission to adopt an ordinance prohibiting noise disturbances in unincorporated residential areas (zoned R-) outside municipal limits

Defines noise disturbance as sound from electronic devices audible at 25+ feet, sound exceeding 70 dBA (8am-8pm) or 50 dBA (9pm-6am) at property boundaries, modified vehicle noise at 70+ dBA, or dogs barking continuously for 10+ minutes

Exempts emergency services, school activities, construction, security alarms, lawn equipment (6am-9pm), generators during outages, vehicle/aircraft/train traffic, lawful public gatherings, and garbage collection

Establishes escalating civil fines: up to $200 for first violation, $600 for second, and $1,800 for third violation, enforceable by law enforcement citation

Provides due process hearing rights within 30 days of citation, with appeals to Jefferson County Circuit Court; effective October 1, 2026