Noise Ordinances in Dakota County, MN (2026)
4 rules for unincorporated Dakota County, Minnesota.
Verified from official government sources
Quiet Hours
Dakota County Ordinance No. 107 caps amplified sound in county parks to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and bans loud, unnecessary or unusual noise that disturbs the peace, wildlife, other park users, or neighboring residents at any hour.
Quiet Hours in Dakota County Parks
Some RestrictionsDakota County Ordinance No. 107, Section 4.2
Section 4.2 - Noise/Amplification of Sound Amplification of noise/sound is permissible when meeting the following conditions or allowed by Special Use Permit: 1. The sound/noise may not create a nuisance; 2. The sound/noise occurs between 7:00 am-10:00 pm; and 3. The sound/noise is amplified in a designated area. It shall be unlawful for any person to: 1. Install, use, operate, or permit the ...
Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound
Dakota County limits amplified sound in its parks to 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. in designated areas, bans noise that becomes a nuisance or disturbs neighbors, and lets rangers weigh nine factors, from volume to duration, to decide if a sound violates the rule.
Amplified Sound Rules in Dakota County Parks
Some RestrictionsDakota County Ordinance No. 107, Section 4.2
Amplification of noise/sound is permissible when meeting the following conditions or allowed by Special Use Permit: 1. The sound/noise may not create a nuisance; 2. The sound/noise occurs between 7:00 am-10:00 pm; and 3. The sound/noise is amplified in a designated area. It shall be unlawful for any person to: 1. Install, use, operate, or permit the use or operation within the Park of any of th...
Decibel Limits
Dakota County uses Minnesota's statewide MPCA decibel standard (Minn. R. 7030). In residential areas the L50 limit is 60 dBA daytime and 50 dBA at night, with L10 limits of 65 and 55 dBA. The county sets no separate decibel ordinance.
Noise Decibel Limits in Dakota County
Some RestrictionsMinn. R. 7030.0040
Residential (NAC-1): daytime L50 60 dBA, L10 65 dBA; nighttime L50 50 dBA, L10 55 dBA. Daytime is 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; nighttime is 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Vehicle Noise
Dakota County Ordinance No. 107 bans operating a vehicle in county parks that emits excessive or unusual noise, along with noxious fumes, dense smoke, or other polluting matter, on top of a 25 mph speed cap and mandatory compliance with state traffic law.
Vehicle Noise Rules in Dakota County Parks
Some RestrictionsDakota County Ordinance No. 107, Sections 7.1, 7.2 and 8.2
Section 7.1 - Vehicle Operation For the safety and enjoyment of all park users and to protect public assets, it shall be unlawful, when in a County Park, to: 1. Operate, park, or leave any vehicle except upon roadways, parking areas, or other designated locations; 2. Operate, park, or leave a vehicle in violation of posted regulations, State law, Minn. Stat. ch. 169, county or municipal traffi...
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