Noise Ordinances in Dearborn County, IN (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Dearborn County, Indiana.
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Barking Dogs
Dearborn County, Indiana treats an animal that makes continued and repeated howling, barking or whining that causes unreasonable annoyance to neighbors as a PUBLIC NUISANCE under § 90.16(D). No decibel level or quiet hours are printed. A violation is a Class C infraction carrying a fine of up to $500 per occurrence.
Dearborn County, Indiana Barking Dog Nuisance Rule
Some RestrictionsDearborn County Code § 90.16(D)
Any animal that, unprovoked, unreasonably annoys humans, endangers the life or health of other animals or persons, or substantially interferes with the rights of citizens, other than their owners, to enjoyment of life or property. The term PUBLIC NUISANCE shall mean and include, but is not limited to, any animal that, unprovoked: (A) Is found at large on more than two occasions; (B) Damages the...
Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound
Section 93.01(A) of the Dearborn County, Indiana code bars operating or permitting any radio, television, phonograph, tape player, loud speaker, musical instrument, siren, car alarm, whistle, bell or other sound amplification device in a way that creates unreasonable noise or loud sound. Chapter 93 prints no decibel limit or fixed quiet hours; § 93.02 lists the factors.
Dearborn County, Indiana Amplified Sound Rules
Light RestrictionsDearborn County Code §§ 93.01(A), 93.02
§ 93.01 EXCESSIVE SOUND PROHIBITED. ... (A) No person shall operate, cause to be operated or permit to be operated any radio television, phonograph, tape player, loud speaker, musical instrument, siren, car alarm, whistle, bell or other sound amplification device in such a manner and of such intensity and duration as to create unreasonable noise or loud sound and which causes inconvenience and ...
Vehicle Noise
Under § 93.01(B) of the Dearborn County, Indiana code, the owner or person in possession of a motor vehicle with a sound device cannot cause or permit any noise from the vehicle that is plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet. Lawful use of the horn is not a violation. The penalty is a fine up to $2,500 under § 10.99.
Dearborn County, Indiana Vehicle Noise Rule
Light RestrictionsDearborn County Code §§ 93.01(B), 93.03(A)
(B) No person being the owner or person in possession of a motor vehicle with a device described above shall cause or permit any noise emanating from the motor vehicle which is plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet from the motor vehicle. The lawful use of a motor vehicle horn shall not be a violation of this section. ... § 93.03 WARNING. (A) It shall be presumed to be a violation of this se...
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