[mulmen]

How is “no noise” implemented if not ultimately through zoning? Sounds like you are arguing for higher resolution, not a new paradigm.

[noirbot]

It also puts the onus on policing. This is exactly the issue that people have with Airbnb and short term rentals. It's "evil" because it bypasses zoning because people "don't want to live next to a hotel or party".

If you're not going to push for zoning, then you're asking for one-off governmental agents to decide when something has gone too far.

[zip1234]

Noise rules could be quiet hours between certain times, rules about measured decibels, etc.

[mulmen]

Sure but the rules can’t be the same everywhere. They vary based on your zone, literally. That’s the entire point.

What you are describing is just zoning.

[noirbot]

Most places already have that, pretty much. It doesn't work, generally.

[pantalaimon]

Offices are not very noisy

[nradov]

Offices have a lot of noisy traffic.