Noise Ordinances in Bonneville County, ID (2026)

3 rules for unincorporated Bonneville County, Idaho.

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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Bonneville County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Barking Dogs

Bonneville County's animal control ordinance treats chronic dog noise as its own enforceable violation. Section 92.99 lists "nuisance, a dog's noise, damage, molestation or trespass" among the specific infractions Animal Control and the Sheriff's Office can cite separately from running-at-large or licensing violations, with each complaint supported by reasonable cause carrying its own fine under the state infraction schedule.

Bonneville County Barking Dog Nuisance Fine

Some Restrictions

Bonneville County Code of Ordinances § 92.99(B)(3)(c)

(2) For purposes of this chapter, and pursuant to Idaho Code § 18-113A, the Board of County Commissioners authorizes infraction penalties, based upon reasonable cause, for violations of the following provisions of the Idaho Code and/or this chapter from current: (a) State statute; (b) Applicable court discretion; (c) State Supreme Court infraction fee schedule; and/or (d) The Board of...

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Decibel Limits

In Bonneville County's Limited Neighborhood Commercial (LNC) Zone, unincorporated area businesses cannot generate noise above 70 dBa. The cap sits in the zone's performance standards alongside limits on dust, odor and glare, and it applies to every use permitted in that zone.

Bonneville County LNC Zone 70 dBA Noise Cap

Some Restrictions

Bonneville County Code of Ordinances § 156.350

No noise allowed above 70 dBa; no offensive dust or odors shall be allowed; all lighting shall be directed away from adjacent properties and shielded to avoid any direct glare; illumination on adjacent properties will not be increased by more than 0.5 foot-candles; building heights will not exceed maximum in adjacent zone; setbacks shall match those of the adjacent zone.

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Vehicle Noise

Bonneville County bans compression brakes, engine brakes and Jake Brakes on any motor vehicle within one mile of Idaho Falls, Ammon, Ucon, Iona or any other incorporated city limit. The county also posts signed prohibition zones elsewhere on county roads.

Bonneville County Engine Brake Ban

Significant Restrictions

Bonneville County Code of Ordinances § 70.41(A)

No operator of any motor vehicle, excepting emergency vehicles operated by first responders (such as fire, ambulance and law enforcement), shall use or activate a compression brake, engine brake or dynamic braking device within one mile of any of the following incorporated city limits: (1) City of Idaho Falls; (2) City of Ammon; (3) City of Ucon; (4) City of Iona; and (5) Any other incorporated...

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