Noise Ordinances in Grant County, WI (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Grant County, Wisconsin.
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Decibel Limits
In unincorporated Grant County, Wisconsin, noise from a small wind energy system cannot exceed 50 dB(A) in the daytime and 45 dB(A) at night, measured at the outside wall of a nonparticipating residence or occupied community building. Section 270-4C sets those numbers. Convictions carry forfeitures of $100 to $1,000 per offense.
Wind Turbine Noise Limits in Unincorporated Grant County, WI
Some RestrictionsGrant County Code §§ 270-4, 270-13
C. Noise. (1) For small wind energy systems: ... (a) The noise generated by the operation of a small wind energy system may not exceed 50 dB(A) during the daytime hours and 45 dB(A) during the nighttime hours as measured at the outside wall of a nonparticipating residence or occupied community building that existed when the owner gave notice pursuant to § PSC 128.105(1), Wis. Adm. Code, or for ...
Vehicle Noise
In unincorporated Grant County, Wisconsin, Grant County Code § 206-11 bars anyone from operating, parking, stopping or leaving standing a motor vehicle while a radio or other electric sound amplification device is clearly audible under normal conditions from 50 or more feet away. The County Board printed a list of exemptions, and each violation carries a forfeiture of up to $500 plus statutory costs.
Grant County WI Vehicle Sound Amplification Rule
Some RestrictionsGrant County Code § 206-11
Except as provided in § 347.38(1), Wis. Stats., no person may operate or park, stop or leave standing a motor vehicle while using a radio or other electric sound amplification device emitting sound from the vehicle that is clearly audible under normal conditions from a distance of 50 or more feet, unless the electric sound amplification device is being used to request assistance or warn against...
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