City Codes
View City Charter and Code on Municode Website
Ordinances are codified into the City Code once annually. Ordinances that are not codified will be located in the ordinance and resolution archive, below.
Amended Noise Ordinance
The noise ordinance is typically located within the City Code on the Fairfax, VA Municode Codification website. The city has adopted an amended noise ordinance, which is in the process of being incorporated into Municode.
In the meantime, you may view the amended noise ordinance by visiting the link below.
Amended Noise Ordinance
Fairfax City Noise Ordinance — What Residents Should Know:
The city's updated noise ordinance sets quiet hours of 9 p.m.–8 a.m. daily, clarifies rules for animal noise, vehicle repairs, trash collection, and construction hours, and establishes decibel limits by zoning type and time of day. Common exemptions include emergencies, City-sponsored events, and public transit. Enforcement focuses on education and voluntary compliance, with civil fines up to $250 for a first violation and $500 for repeat violations.