Noise Ordinances in Billings, MT (2026)

Sec. 17-103

(a)The permissible noise exposure limits from non-exempt noise sources in residential, commercial and industrial districts are as provided in Table 1 below.(b)At boundaries between zones, the lower of the dB(A) level shall be applicable. Table 1—Limitations Maximum Permissible Noise Limits Zone Day 7:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m. Night 8:00 p.m.—7:00 a.m. Residential 65 dB(A) 55 dB(A) Commercial 8...

Sec. 17-105(5)

The following uses and activities shall be exempt from noise level regulations: (1)Noise from safety signals and warning devices;(2)Noises resulting from any authorized emergency vehicle when responding to an emergency call or acting in time of emergency;(3)Noise resulting from emergency work;(4)Noise resulting from the operating of motorized lawnmowers fitted with equipment-type mufflers be...

Sec. 4-404

Every person who keeps, feeds, harbors or allows to stay about any premises occupied or controlled by such person, any animal which unreasonably annoys or disturbs any person by persistent continuous and habitual barking, howling, yelping, whining or other noise is responsible for maintaining a public nuisance and shall be subject to civil penalties as specified in section 18-1304. This section...

Sec. 17-104

Unless granted a waiver from the times listed below pursuant to section 17-107, non-emergency outdoor events exempted from noise level regulations pursuant to section 17-105 shall conclude in accordance with the locations and times listed below: Central Business District (CBD) and East Billings Urban Renewal District (EBURD): Ten (10) O'clock p.m. Sunday Through Thursday. Eleven (11) O...

Sec. 5-409

It is generally recognized that residential and some other uses may be incompatible in areas that are exposed to aircraft noise levels of Ldn 65 or higher unless the structures are insulated with acoustical material for sound attenuation to lower the interior noise levels. The objective is to achieve an interior noise level of Ldn 45 in habitable spaces. Therefore, except as otherwise provided ...

Sec. 17-103, Billings, MT Municipal Code

(a)The permissible noise exposure limits from non-exempt noise sources in residential, commercial and industrial districts are as provided in Table 1 below.(b)At boundaries between zones, the lower of the dB(A) level shall be applicable. Table 1—Limitations Maximum Permissible Noise Limits Zone Day 7:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m. Night 8:00 p.m.—7:00 a.m. Residential 65 dB(A) 55 dB(A) Commercial 8...

Sec. 24-355

(a)It is unlawful for any person to operate, or cause to be operated, a motor vehicle that produces unreasonable noise as defined in this chapter.(b)It is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle:(1)With a muffler, exhaust, or noise-suppression device that violates MCA 61-9-403, 61-9-418, or 61-9-435; or(2)With any device, modification, or equipment designed or used to increase noise output beyond t...