What is the best way to avoid violating the noise ordinance?
Keep noise to a minimum and respect your neighbors. At the per se time limits of 10pm on weekdays and midnight on weekends, turn your stereo or other electronic noise device off or at least take it inside and close the doors and windows so it cannot be heard from outside your residence. Also, ask visitors to go inside to continue their conversations.

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1. What is the noise law in the City of Athens?
2. How is the noise ordinance enforced?
3. Will I be cited for a violation of the noise ordinance?
4. I have never been warned before, but I received a citation, I thought warnings were required?
5. What constitutes an egregious violation of the noise ordinance?
6. What should I do if an officer appears at my house to enforce the noise ordinance?
7. Is the noise ordinance only in effect after 10pm on weekdays and midnight on weekends?
8. What is the difference between an administrative violation, a minor misdemeanor violation, and a fourth degree misdemeanor?
9. I have already been issued an administrative citation for violation of the noise ordinance, what could happen if I am found to be in violation again?
10. If I am a student, will Ohio University find out about my noise violation?
11. I have recently moved into a house that has been warned or cited in the last six months, can I be cited for noise?
12. What is the best way to avoid violating the noise ordinance?