Noise Ordinances in Johnson County, KS (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Johnson County, Kansas.

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

Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound

Johnson County bans loudspeakers and amplification equipment at any permitted amusement enterprise or exhibition once the noise reaches nearby homes above ordinary street-noise levels. Sec. 50-92(4) of the county's amusement enterprise rules pairs that sound limit with a matching ban on stage lighting that spills onto neighboring dwellings, and both apply for the entire run of any circus, carnival, exhibition, or street fair permitted in unincorporated Johnson County.

Amplified Sound Limits for Johnson County Events

Significant Restrictions

Johnson County, KS Code of Resolutions § 50-92(4)

Sec. 50-92. - Conduct of amusement enterprise. Any amusement enterprise or other exhibition conducted pursuant to a permit issued under this article shall be operated in accordance with the following conditions: (4)Lights and sound. No artificial lighting shall be used which causes illumination upon or into any nearby residences or dwelling units, and no public address systems or noise amplific...

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Noise Ordinances by City in Johnson County

2 cities in Johnson County have their own noise ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

Overland ParkPop. 197,238

7 verified rules • Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound, Barking Dogs

OlathePop. 141,290

8 verified rules • Aircraft Noise, Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound

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