Noise Ordinances in Rock County, WI (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Rock County, Wisconsin.

Verified from official government sources

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

Barking Dogs

Rock County bars any dog owner from letting a dog bark or howl often enough to unreasonably disturb the neighbors in the county's unincorporated towns. County Ordinance Section 3.202(b) targets habitual noise, not a single bark, and a conviction under the county's disorderly-noise chapter carries a forfeiture of up to $500 plus up to 30 days in the county jail if the forfeiture and costs go unpaid.

Barking Dog Noise Rules in Rock County, WI

Some Restrictions

Rock County, WI Code of Ordinances Secs. 3.202(b), 3.203

(b) All persons owning, possessing or harboring a dog shall prevent such dog from barking or howling in the unincorporated areas of the county. Barking or howling does not mean barking or howling on infrequent occasions, but does mean barking or howling sufficiently often so as to be unreasonably disturbing to other persons in the neighborhood. ... Any person violating any of the provisions of ...

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Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound

Rock County makes it an offense to emit loud or raucous noise through a sound amplifier or other instrument in public streets, public parks, or other public places. County Ordinance Section 3.202(c) also bars any unnecessary and annoying noise more broadly, and a conviction carries a forfeiture of up to $500 plus up to 30 days in county jail if unpaid.

Amplified Sound Rules in Rock County, WI

Some Restrictions

Rock County, WI Code of Ordinances Secs. 3.202(c), 3.203

(c) No person shall make any unnecessary and annoying noise. No person shall through the means of sound amplifiers or other instruments, make or emit loud or raucous noise in the public streets, public parks or other public places. ... Any person violating any of the provisions of ss. 3.201 or 3.202 shall be subject upon conviction to a forfeiture not to exceed $500, and in default of payment, ...

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Noise Ordinances by City in Rock County

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

BeloitPop. 36,657

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

MiltonPop. 5,716

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

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