Brooklyn Park, MN Noise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound (2026)
Amplified music rules in Brooklyn Park, MN, also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances, set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.
Key Facts
- Curfew for outdoor amplified sound
- 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
- Volume standard
- adopted MPCA noise rules
- Governing section
- § 152.903(J)
- Cross-referenced volume rule
- § 152.1017
- Applies to
- nonresidential principal uses citywide
Summary
Brooklyn Park bars outdoor entertainment and sound-amplifying equipment from running between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. and requires all such sound to stay within the volume limits the city adopts from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency noise rules.
(J) Outdoor entertainment and the use of sound-amplifying equipment. (1) The volume of sound shall not violate § 152.1017. (2) The sound amplifying equipment shall not be used between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. ... The following state agency regulations are adopted by reference: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Noise Pollution Control Section, 6 MCAR 4.2004 and NPC 1.
Full Breakdown
m. 2004 and NPC 1, as the city's noise limits. Together the two sections mean an outdoor speaker system, DJ, band, or PA system at a business or event venue faces both a fixed daily curfew and a state-derived decibel ceiling that applies at all hours. The curfew sits within the broader chapter of nonresidential performance standards that also governs outdoor dining, outdoor sales and display, and farmer's markets, all enforced as part of site plan compliance for commercial and mixed-use properties. cutoff is the uniform rule regardless of the specific business or commercial zoning district involved, giving neighboring residential properties a predictable nighttime quiet period from outdoor amplified sound at nearby businesses.
Violations & Fines
Running outdoor sound-amplifying equipment between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., or exceeding the noise limits adopted from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency under § 152.1017, is a zoning code violation of § 152.903(J). Under § 10.99 that is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days or a $1,000 fine, or the city may issue an administrative citation with a civil penalty of up to $2,000 under § 37.03(B), with each day of continued violation treated as a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Until what time can a business run outdoor music or a PA system in Brooklyn Park?
What decibel level does Brooklyn Park use for outdoor noise?
Does the amplified sound curfew apply to residential yards too?
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Sources & Official References
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