06/01/2026
While we LOVE cruising down the Causeway with good music and good vibes, please keep the following information in mind this summer! ๐จ๐ด
Happy June 1st!โ๏ธ
Summer is here, and the island is starting to get busy with families and friends making memories together.
As you enjoy your time on the island, the Ocean Isle Beach Police Department would like to remind everyone of our local noise ordinance. We want everyone to enjoy the island safely while also being mindful of others.
๐ Amplified sound from any device is permitted only between the hours of 7:30 AM and 10:00 PM. Outside of these hours, excessive noise disturbances may result in penalties. Per town ordinance "Any sound or combination of sounds which, because of volume or quality, tends to disturb reasonable persons of normal sensitivity or to interfere with normal human activity" (sec22-71).
๐ง Construction activity is permitted only between the hours of 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
This ordinance includes,
โข Weddings / Party Houses
โข Amplified music in commercial establishments
โข Loud vehicles, mechanical, and exhaust-related
โข Prolonged noise by pets
โข The use of horns or ongoing sirens
โ ๏ธ Penalty for Violation:
First Offense: Civil fine of $1,000
Second Offense: Civil fine of $1,200
Failure to pay fines may result in further penalties.
Thank you for helping keep Ocean Isle Beach safe, respectful, and enjoyable for everyone this summer! ๐๐