Noise from Specific Sources in Fond du Lac County, WI (2026)
4 rules for unincorporated Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.
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Bar & Nightclub Noise
Fond du Lac County prohibits bars, nightclubs and other venues in unincorporated areas from running a public address system loud enough to disturb neighbors, guests or patients nearby. County Code § 38-173(b)(3) bans amplifying sound with a PA system in a manner or at a volume that disturbs the quiet, comfort or repose of people in nearby offices, hospitals, hotels, other residences or the vicinity generally.
Fond du Lac County PA System Noise Ban
Light RestrictionsFond du Lac County Code § 38-173(b)(3), (c)
(b)Prohibitions. The following acts among others, are declared to be loud, disturbing and unnecessary noises and noises in violation of this section; but this enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive: ... (3)Public address systems. The use of a public address system to amplify sound of any nature in such manner or with such volume as to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of pe...
Car Alarm Limits
Fond du Lac County treats a car alarm or other vehicle signal device left sounding for an unreasonable period as a noise violation. County Code § 38-173(b)(1) bans sounding any horn or signal device except as a danger signal or with braking, and separately bans creating an unreasonable, loud or harsh sound with a signal device or sounding one for an unnecessary or unreasonable period of time.
Fond du Lac County Car Alarm Noise Rule
Light RestrictionsFond du Lac County Code § 38-173(b)(1), (c)
(b)Prohibitions. The following acts among others, are declared to be loud, disturbing and unnecessary noises and noises in violation of this section; but this enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive:(1)Horns and signal devices. The sounding of any horn or signal device on any automobile, motorcycle, bus or other vehicle, except as a danger signal or as brakes are being applied and decla...
Generator Noise
Fond du Lac County requires a stationary internal combustion engine, such as a portable generator, to exhaust through a muffler or similar device that prevents loud or explosive noise. County Code § 38-173(b)(5) bans discharging exhaust from a steam engine, stationary internal combustion engine, motor vehicle or motorboat engine into the open air except through such a muffler.
Fond du Lac County Generator Muffler Rule
Some RestrictionsFond du Lac County Code § 38-173(b)(5), (c)
(b)Prohibitions. The following acts among others, are declared to be loud, disturbing and unnecessary noises and noises in violation of this section; but this enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive: ... (5)Unnecessary engine noise. To discharge into open air the exhaust of any steam engine, stationary internal combustion engine, motor vehicle or motorboat engine, except through a muffl...
Low-Frequency Bass Limits
Fond du Lac County bars playing a radio, phonograph or musical instrument, including bass-heavy sound systems, loud enough to disturb neighbors. County Code § 38-173(b)(2) prohibits playing such devices in such a manner or with such volume as to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of people in nearby offices, hospitals, hotels, other residences, or the vicinity generally.
Fond du Lac County Loud Music Noise Rule
Light RestrictionsFond du Lac County Code § 38-173(b)(2), (c)
(b)Prohibitions. The following acts among others, are declared to be loud, disturbing and unnecessary noises and noises in violation of this section; but this enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive: ... (2)Unreasonable playing of radio, phonographs or musical instruments. The playing of any radio, phonograph or any musical instrument in such a manner or with such volume as to annoy or ...
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