Decibel Limits: Milwaukee vs West Allis
How do decibel limits rules compare between Milwaukee, WI and West Allis, WI?
Milwaukee and West Allis have similar restriction levels.
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County
Milwaukee Code Chapter 80 sets measurable decibel limits of 60 dBA daytime and 55 dBA at night at residential property lines, with higher limits in commercial and industrial zones.
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Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County sets no countywide decibel limits. Any numeric dBA thresholds are adopted by individual municipalities. The county's only direct noise metric is a distance test, not decibels: sound devices in county parks may not be heard beyond 50 feet under Code Chapter 47.
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| Fact | Milwaukee | West Allis |
|---|---|---|
| Day Residential | 60 dBA | - |
| Night Residential | 55 dBA | - |
| Day Commercial | 65 dBA | - |
| Measurement Point | Receiving property line | - |
| County dBA limit | - | None countywide |
| State numeric standard | - | None |
| County parks test | - | 50-foot audibility (Ch. 47) |
| Numeric limits set by | - | Each municipality |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Milwaukee FAQ
West Allis FAQ
What is the decibel limit in Milwaukee County?
There is no county decibel limit. Numeric dBA thresholds, if any, are set by individual cities and villages and measured at the property line. Check the noise ordinance for your municipality; the county does not cap decibels.
How does the county measure park noise?
By distance, not decibels. Milwaukee County Code Chapter 47 says sound-producing devices in a county park may not be heard beyond 50 feet, so enforcement is based on audibility rather than a decibel meter reading.
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