Eden Prairie vs Minneapolis
How do decibel limits rules compare between Eden Prairie, MN and Minneapolis, MN?
Eden Prairie, MN
Hennepin County
No data available yet for Eden Prairie.
Minneapolis, MN
Hennepin County
Minneapolis Chapter 389 uses zoning-based dBA limits. Residential receiving zones cap noise at roughly 60 to 65 dBA day and 50 to 55 dBA night, measured at the property line.
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| Fact | Eden Prairie | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Residential day L50 | - | 60 dBA |
| Residential night L50 | - | 50 dBA |
| Measurement point | - | Property line |
| Standard source | - | MPCA-style |
| Ordinance | - | Chapter 389 |
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Eden Prairie FAQ
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Minneapolis FAQ
What does L50 mean?
The sound level exceeded 50 percent of a measurement period, functioning as an average to filter brief spikes.
Do dBA limits apply to parties?
In practice police enforce the plainly-audible standard; dBA measurements are more common for commercial or industrial sources.
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