Lakeville, MN Noise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Events (2026)

Lakeville has a dedicated provision for amplified sound, City Code 4-1-4-1 (Noise Amplification), separate from the general noise section. It covers radios, musical instruments, phonographs, tape and disc players, paging systems, and other devices for producing or reproducing sound. Under the section's standard, operating such a device between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in a way that is plainly audible at the property line of the structure where it is located, in an adjacent hallway or apartment, or at a distance of 50 feet if the source is outdoors, is prima facie evidence of a violation. A separate motor-vehicle clause makes a device plainly audible at 50 feet from the vehicle a violation at any time of day. Beyond amplified equipment specifically, loud music, parties, and large gatherings audible within 50 feet of the source are treated as a nuisance under City Code 4-1-4, so a loud backyard party can be cited even during the day if it disturbs neighbors. The City does not publish a decibel meter requirement for these violations; the 'plainly audible' and 50-foot tests are the operative standards. Enforcement is complaint-driven through the Lakeville Police Department at 952-985-2800, and an officer typically needs to confirm the audibility threshold on scene.