Quiet Hours: Greenfield vs Milwaukee
How do quiet hours rules compare between Greenfield, WI and Milwaukee, WI?
Greenfield and Milwaukee have similar restriction levels.
Greenfield, WI
Milwaukee County
Greenfield regulates loud and disturbing noise through Chapter 10 (Public Peace and Good Order) of the City Code, with state backstop under Wis. Stat. §947.01 (disorderly conduct). Greenfield has not enacted statewide-style decibel-based quiet hours; complaints are evaluated against a reasonableness/disturbance standard.
View full Greenfield rules →Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County
Milwaukee Code Ch. 80 sets nighttime quiet hours from 9 PM to 7 AM. Noise standards under §§80-60 through 80-65 apply to music systems and amplified sound.
View full Milwaukee rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Greenfield | Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|
| Local Code | Greenfield Code Chapter 10 (Public Peace) | - |
| State Backstop | Wis. Stat. §947.01 disorderly conduct | - |
| City Authority | Wis. Stat. §62.23 general police powers | - |
| Reporting | Greenfield Police non-emergency line | - |
| Outdoor Events | City Outdoor Special Event permit required | - |
| Quiet Hours | - | 9 PM–7 AM |
| Code | - | MCO §§80-60 through 80-65 |
| Point Source | - | DNS enforcement |
| Intermittent Noise | - | Milwaukee Police enforcement |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Greenfield FAQ
Does Greenfield have a fixed decibel-based quiet-hours ordinance?
Greenfield's Chapter 10 uses a reasonableness/disturbance standard rather than a published city-wide decibel chart. Officers evaluate complaints based on whether the noise unreasonably disturbs the peace, and may also cite Wis. Stat. §947.01.
Who do I call about a noisy neighbor in Greenfield?
Call the Greenfield Police Department non-emergency line (414-761-5300). Note the time, type of noise, and duration so the responding officer can evaluate the complaint.
Milwaukee FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Milwaukee?
Milwaukee Code Ch. 80 sets nighttime quiet hours from 9 PM to 7 AM. Noise standards under §§80-60 through 80-65 apply to music systems and amplified sound.
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Milwaukee?
Quiet Hours: 9 PM–7 AM. Code: MCO §§80-60 through 80-65. Point Source: DNS enforcement. Intermittent Noise: Milwaukee Police enforcement.
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