Noise Ordinances in Anoka County, MN (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Anoka County, Minnesota.
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Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound
Anoka County's park ordinance bars anyone from setting up a loudspeaker or other sound-amplifying equipment in a county park without a Permit, and separately bans any loud, unnecessary noise that disturbs the peace or annoys a reasonable park visitor. Staff weigh factors like the noise's intensity, duration, and time of day when deciding whether it crosses the line.
Loudspeakers Need a Permit in Anoka County Parks
Some RestrictionsAnoka County Ordinance No. 2018-1 (Amended and Restated), Chapter IV, § 3(a)-(b)
It shall be unlawful for any person to: a. Install, use, or operate or permit the use or operation within park boundaries any of the following devices: i. Loudspeaker or sound amplifying equipment without authorization by Permit; or ii. Radios, compact disc players, digital music player, audio or video devices, televisions, musical instruments, or other machine or device for the production or r...
Decibel Limits
Local Anoka County city codes (like Blaine's) use a "plainly audible" test, not decibels. Numeric limits come from statewide MPCA rules: for residential areas, daytime 65 dBA (L10) / 60 dBA (L50), nighttime 55 / 50 dBA.
Noise Decibel Limits in Anoka County, Minnesota
Some RestrictionsMinn. R. 7030.0040
Noise Area Classification 1 [residential] — Daytime: L10 65 dBA, L50 60 dBA; Nighttime: L10 55 dBA, L50 50 dBA.
Vehicle Noise
Inside the Anoka County Park System, it's unlawful to operate a vehicle that emits excessive or unusual noise, along with noxious fumes, dense smoke, or other pollutants. The rule sits in the same section that bars reckless driving, speeding past 25 mph, and driving off designated roadways within county parks.
Loud Vehicle Ban in Anoka County Parks
Some RestrictionsAnoka County Ordinance No. 2018-01 (Amended and Restated, readopted July 23, 2024), Chapter VII, § 4
Section 4 - Vehicle Operation. It shall be unlawful for any person to: a. Operate a vehicle at a speed in excess of 25 miles per hour or posted speed limits; or b. Operate any vehicle within a park except upon roadways, parking areas, or other designated locations; or c. Operate a vehicle within a park in violation of posted regulations, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 169, municipal traffic codes,...
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