Noise Ordinances in Las Vegas, NV (2026)
8 verified noise ordinances for Las Vegas, Nevada, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Quiet Hours
Las Vegas quiet hours run 10 PM to 7 AM under LVMC Chapter 9.16. Unreasonably loud sounds prohibited; 'plainly audible at 50 feet' standard applies.
Las Vegas Quiet Hours & Noise Ordinance
Some RestrictionsConstruction Hours
Construction allowed 7 AM–6 PM weekdays. AB 478 allows 5 AM start April 1–September 30 if 300+ ft from occupied residence. Permits required for after-hours work.
Las Vegas Construction Noise Hours
Some RestrictionsBarking Dogs
Barking dog nuisances prohibited under LVMC noise ordinance Chapter 9.16. Animal complaints handled by Las Vegas Animal Control and Metro Police.
Las Vegas Barking Dog Noise Rules
Some RestrictionsLeaf Blower Rules
Las Vegas has no gas leaf blower ban, but operation falls under LVMC Chapter 9.16 noise regulations. Residential use is generally allowed 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays; landscaping crews are the primary users given the desert xeriscape conversion trend.
Las Vegas Leaf Blower Rules
Few RestrictionsAmplified Music & Events
Amplified music in Las Vegas is regulated under LVMC Chapter 9.16 and — for downtown and Fremont Street — special entertainment district provisions. Residential amplification must not be plainly audible at 50 feet between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., while Fremont East and downtown venues operate under permitted entertainment zoning.
Las Vegas Amplified Music Rules
Some RestrictionsAircraft Noise
Aircraft noise is federally regulated by FAA. Las Vegas is near McCarran (Harry Reid) International Airport. No local aircraft noise ordinance.
Las Vegas Aircraft Noise (Harry Reid International)
Few RestrictionsDecibel Limits
Las Vegas combines a plainly-audible standard with dBA limits applied through zoning performance standards. Residential receiving zones generally see 55 dBA nighttime and 65 dBA daytime caps at the property line, with stricter limits for pure-tone or impulsive sound.
Las Vegas Decibel Limits
Some RestrictionsOutdoor Music
Outdoor music events in Las Vegas require a special event or temporary-use permit when amplified beyond residential scale. Restaurants and bars with outdoor patios must comply with tavern-license conditions and Chapter 9.16 noise limits, with tighter restrictions after 10 p.m.
Las Vegas Outdoor Music Rules
Some RestrictionsLooking for Clark County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Las Vegas city rules.
Noise Ordinances in Clark County →