City Code Topics
This page provides a focused guide to various municipal ordinances for Elkins residents, business owners, and community members.
Noise Ordinance
Living in a community like Elkins means residents are sharing its charm as well as its sounds. While the City’s Noise Ordinance provides clear rules for disruptive noises—from overly loud vehicles to power tools used late at night—its first, unwritten principle is neighborliness.
Before considering an official complaint, the City encourages a simple, powerful step: a calm, respectful conversation with your neighbor. Such a direct and thoughtful approach can help preserve goodwill and resolve annoyances faster than any formal process, keeping our community connections strong.
If a civil conversation doesn’t resolve the issue, the ordinance is there to support you. This section of Elkins city code outlines specific violations and quiet hours for tools, explains how decibel readings can be used as evidence, and lists exemptions for events like the Forest Festival.
