Noise Ordinances in Gretna, LA (2026)
5 verified noise ordinances for Gretna, Louisiana, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Quiet Hours
Gretna bars loudspeakers, sound amplifiers and similar devices from running between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays and between 10:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. on weekends and holidays within or adjacent to residential or noise-sensitive areas, under section 24-133(2), whenever the sound crosses the property line.
Gretna's Nighttime Noise Curfew
Some RestrictionsGretna Code of Ordinances § 24-133(2)
(2)Loudspeakers and sound amplifiers. The using or operating of any loudspeaker, loudspeaker system, sound amplifier or other similar device between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays, and 10:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. on weekends and holidays, within or adjacent to residential or noise-sensitive areas such that the sound therefrom is plainly audible across the immovable property lin...
Construction Hours
Gretna bars noisy construction and demolition equipment within 200 feet of any residential or noise-sensitive area between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays and Saturdays, and between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. on Sundays and holidays, under section 24-133(5). Emergency work and structurally necessary concrete pours are the only exceptions.
Gretna's Permitted Construction Noise Hours
Some RestrictionsGretna Code of Ordinances § 24-133(5)
(5)Construction and demolition. The operating of any equipment used in construction work within 200 feet of any residential or noise sensitive area between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on weekdays and Saturdays and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Sundays and holidays, except for emergency work and concrete slab pours that must occur outside these hours for the structural integrity of the same....
Barking Dogs
In the City of Gretna, an animal that barks, bays, cries or howls continuously for ten or more consecutive minutes, or intermittently for thirty or more minutes, so as to disturb the peace is a public nuisance under Code section 8-51(a)(2). Watchdogs are exempt only if the keeper acts promptly to quiet them and never leaves them unattended while barking.
Gretna's Barking Dog Nuisance Rule
Some RestrictionsGretna Code of Ordinances § 8-51
(2)Animal noise.a.The ownership, custody, or control of an animal that barks, bays, cries, howls, or makes any other noise so continuously or incessantly as to disturb the peace or quiet of any person for a period of ten or more consecutive minutes or intermittent noise for a period of 30 or more minutes is prohibited.b.Any person who keeps or permits to remain on any premises any animal as def...
Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound
Gretna Code § 16-119 bars operating a vehicle-mounted sound amplification system that is audible more than 25 feet away and exceeds 85 decibels on a public street, highway, or park. A first offense costs $200.00, with $300.00 to $500.00 for later offenses, and courts may order surrender of the driver's license.
Amplified Sound Rules in Gretna
Some RestrictionsGretna Code of Ordinances § 16-119(a)
Sec. 16-119. - Unnecessary noise; surrender of driver's license. (a)No person shall operate or permit the operation of any sound amplification system which emanates unreasonably loud or excessive sound or noise which is likely to cause inconvenience or annoyance to persons of ordinary sensibilities, when both the following exist:(1)The sound amplification system is located in or on any motor ve...
Decibel Limits
Gretna caps sound levels by land use category under section 24-132: 60 dB(A) daytime and 55 dB(A) nighttime for residential and public space, 50/45 dB(A) for multifamily dwellings, 65/60 dB(A) for commercial and convention areas, and 75 dB(A) at all times for industrial zones. No source may exceed its zone's cap by more than 15 dB(A) under any circumstance.
Gretna's Noise Decibel Limits by Zone
Some RestrictionsGretna Code of Ordinances § 24-132
(a)No person shall make, continue, or cause to be made or continued any loud, unnecessary or excessive noise which unreasonably interferes with the comfort and repose of reasonable people within the jurisdiction of the city. ... Table 1 Maximum Permissible Sound Levels By Receiving Land Use Category Land Use Category Time Sound Level Limit (dB(A)) Residential, noise sensitive area, public space...
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