Noise Ordinances in Minneapolis, MN (2026)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 389.30 (definition of "Noisy or unruly assembly")

a gathering of more than one person in a residentially zoned or used area or building between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. whose noisy or illegal conduct would be likely to cause significant discomfort or annoyance to a reasonable person of normal sensitivities present in the area considering the time of day and the residential character of the area. Noisy or unruly assemblies may incl...

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 59.30(a)

(a) Operation of construction equipment without a permit is allowed only on Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., not including federal holidays. Operation of construction equipment outside of these hours and days without a permit from the Minneapolis Health Department and/or their designee is prohibited.

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 64.40

Allowing an animal to create howling, barking, whining, meowing, squawking, or other such noises which are plainly audible across a property boundary or through partitions common to two (2) residences within a building and that take place continuously or repeatedly during a period of at least fifteen (15) minutes in duration between 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. or during a period of at least ten ...

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 389.80

Any outdoor implement such as a power lawn mower, snow blower, power hedge clipper, power saw, leaf blower, or trimmer shall be operated only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. No leaf blowers shall be operated by any person without a muffler. A snow blower may be operated at any time during the pendency of an official snow emergency and at any time within twenty-four (24) hours foll...

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 389.65(a)(6)

The playing of any electronic device used for the amplification of sound (except as specifically permitted under section 389.105) located inside or outside, which measures five (5) dB(A) or more above ambient levels on adjacent properties, including the public right-of-way.

Minn. Stat. § 473.192

A municipality in the metropolitan area that, in part or in whole, is within the aircraft noise zones designated in the transportation policy plan may adopt and enforce ordinances and controls to regulate building construction methods and materials for the purpose of attenuating aircraft noise in habitable buildings in and around the noise zone.

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 389.60(b)

(b)Any sound measured outside in excess of the limits as set forth in Minnesota Rules, Chapter 7030 provided that such sound is five (5) dB(A) or more above ambient noise levels.

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 389.65(a)(5); see also § 389.190 (mufflers)

Amplified sound from vehicles. Except as provided in section 389.105, the operation of any electronic device used for the amplification of music or other entertainment, which is located within a motor vehicle being operated on a public street or alley, or in commercial or residential parking facilities, which is audible by any person from a distance of fifty (50) feet or more from the vehicle. ...