5 rules for unincorporated Sarpy County, Nebraska.
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Nebraska sets no countywide decibel limit, so unincorporated Sarpy County enforces excessive noise as disturbing the peace under state law. Papillion caps residential sound at 70 dBA daytime and 55 dBA from 10 PM to 7 AM.
Neb. Rev. Stat. §28-1322 (Disturbing the peace)
Any person who shall intentionally disturb the peace and quiet of any person, family, or neighborhood commits the offense of disturbing the peace.
Sarpy County has no countywide construction-hour ban. Papillion controls construction noise through its 70 dBA daytime and 55 dBA nighttime limits; after-hours building work needs a waiver from the Chief Building Official.
Papillion, NE Municipal Code §135-7B (Ord. No. 1749)
The Chief Building Official or his or her designee may temporarily waive the application of § 135-4 of this chapter to allow for the lawful making or continuing of loud sounds in connection with the erection (including excavation), demolition, alteration, or repair of any building, but only in case of urgent necessity in the interest of public health and safety
Persistent barking is a noise nuisance across Sarpy County. Papillion's noise code specifically lists long-continued animal sounds as a violation; the county Sheriff and city animal control handle complaints, usually starting with a warning.
Papillion, NE Municipal Code §135-5D (Ord. No. 1749)
Howling, barking, squawking, or other frequent or long-continued animal sounds, without provocation by the complainant, of such character, intensity, and duration so as to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort, or repose of any reasonable person in the vicinity.
Gas and electric leaf blowers are legal throughout Sarpy County. Papillion exempts lawn-care equipment from its noise code when used between 7 AM and 10 PM per manufacturer specs. There is no state or county blower ban.
Papillion, NE Municipal Code §135-6I (Ord. No. 1749)
Sounds of lawn care equipment in normal usage between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. if used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications.
Amplified sound is regulated city by city in Sarpy County. Papillion's noise code lists radios, loudspeakers, and sound amplifiers as prohibited when prolonged; events can obtain temporary waivers. Unincorporated areas fall under state disturbing-the-peace law.
Papillion, NE Municipal Code §135-5B (Ord. No. 1749)
Playing, using, operating, or permitting to be played, used, or operated, any radio, television, drum, musical instrument, loud speaker, sound amplifier, or other device which produces, reproduces, or amplifies sound on any property
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