Noise Ordinances in Outagamie County, WI (2026)
4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Outagamie County, Wisconsin.
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Barking Dogs
Outagamie County Code § 34-28(b)(2) forbids owning, possessing or harboring any animal or bird that frequently or for continued duration makes sound creating an unreasonable noise disturbance. The code counts no minutes and sets no decibel level. A first offense costs $100 to $500, and repeat offenses cost $200 to $1,000.
Outagamie County Barking Dog Noise Rule
Some RestrictionsOutagamie County Code § 34-28(b)(2)
(4)Noise disturbance. Any noise which tends to annoy or disturb a reasonable person.(5)Municipality. Any town, village, or city within Outagamie County.(b)Prohibited conduct. ... (2)No person shall own, possess or harbor any animal or bird which frequently or for continued duration makes sound which creates an unreasonable noise disturbance. ... (c)Exceptions. The following enumerated activitie...
Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound
Outagamie County Code § 34-28(b)(1) bars anyone from intentionally operating any source of sound, on private or public property, in a way that creates a noise disturbance, meaning any noise that tends to annoy or disturb a reasonable person. The code prints no decibel cap and never names music. A first offense costs $100 to $500.
Outagamie County Amplified Sound Noise Rule
Some RestrictionsOutagamie County Code § 34-28(a)(4), (b)(1)
(a)Definitions.(1)Daytime hours. The hours between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.(2)Nighttime hours. The hours between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. ... (4)Noise disturbance. Any noise which tends to annoy or disturb a reasonable person. ... (b)Prohibited conduct.(1)No person shall intentionally operate or cause to be operated on private or public property any source of sound in such a manner as to create...
Decibel Limits
Along the Highway 41 corridor in the Town of Vandenbroek, Outagamie County blocks approval of new homes, schools and outdoor recreation sites where projected highway noise reaches 66 dBA Leq(h): a site-specific construction rule, not a countywide decibel ordinance.
Outagamie County Highway 41 Noise Limits
Some RestrictionsOutagamie County Code § 54-731(b)(4)a
No new single-family residential structure shall be approved for construction (excluding substantial repair or alteration) if any exterior hourly traffic sound level Leq(h) anywhere within a proposed outdoor living area is projected to be equal to or in excess of 66 dBA, as depicted in the noise contour analysis.
Vehicle Noise
Outagamie County requires a properly maintained muffler on every motor vehicle and bans intentional tire-squealing acceleration under its noise ordinance.
Outagamie County Vehicle Noise Rules
Some RestrictionsOutagamie County Code § 34-28(b)(4)-(5)
(4) No person shall operate any motor vehicle unless such motor vehicle is equipped with an adequate muffler in constant operation and properly maintained to prevent excessive or unusual noise. The provisions of Wis. Stats. § 347.39 are hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this section. (5) No operator shall intentionally accelerate a motor vehicle so as to emit an unnecessary nois...
Noise Ordinances by City in Outagamie County
2 cities in Outagamie County have their own noise ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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