Noise Ordinances in Sterling Heights, MI (2026)

Sterling Heights Code of Ordinances § 31-4(3)

Shouting, singing and the like. Yelling, shouting, singing or the making of any other loud noise on the public streets or right-of-way, or in or within 30 feet of a residence or residential zoning district, as to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of other persons. The creation of any such loud noise between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. which is plainly audible from any publ...

Sterling Heights Code of Ordinances § 31-4(7)

Construction noises. The erection (including excavation), demolition, alteration or repair of any building or premises, or the excavation of streets and highways, in or within 30 feet of any residence or residential zoning district other than between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.       (8)   Devices to attract attention. The use of any drum, loudspeaker or other instrument or device for ...

Sterling Heights Code of Ordinances § 8-30

No person shall harbor or keep any dog or cat which by loud, frequent, or habitual barking, whining, yelping, howling, crying, or by any other noise shall disturb the peace and quiet of any person or cause an annoyance or disturbance to the neighborhood, or to people passing upon the streets of the city.

Sterling Heights Code of Ordinances §§ 12-47(D), 12-50(4)

Any form of amplified sound is transmitted on, in, from, or through the OPS. ...The OPS shall only be operated in accordance with a plan approved by the City Planner (or, if applicable, the Planning Commission) for mitigation of any potential nuisance caused by the use of speakers, amplified music, televisions, displays, lighting, performances, or other forms of entertainment.

Sterling Heights Zoning Ordinance § 17.06.A.1

Noise. Noise shall not exceed 60 decibels (db(A)) equivalent daytime and 55 decibels (db(A)) equivalent nighttime, as measured at any site line which is adjacent to any residential, office or commercial zone. In no case shall the maximum noise level exceed 60 db(A).       2.   Odors. Odors from any use shall not be discernible at the property line to a greater degree than odors from plants for ...

Sterling Heights Code of Ordinances § 31-4(9)(a)

The playing, transmitting, amplifying, or other broadcasting of personal or commercial music or sound, by electronic or other technological means installed in a motor vehicle or otherwise portable, in such a manner that it is plainly audible at a distance of 30 feet in any direction from the operator or source between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., is prohibited.          (b)   The play...