Little Chute, WI Noise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound (2026)
Amplified music rules in Little Chute, WI, also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances, set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.
Key Facts
- Permit issuer
- Chief of police or parks director
- Allowed hours
- 9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
- Extended hours
- Village board approval only
- Revocation ground
- Volume or location nuisance
Summary
Live or recorded music in Little Chute streets and parks needs a police or parks-department permit first, and none may run before 9 a.m. or after 10 p.m. without village board sign-off.
The use of live music or prerecorded sound/music on the streets or in the parks of the village is prohibited unless the party desiring to use such live music or prerecorded sound/music first obtains a permit from the chief of police or the director of parks and recreation. ... No permit shall be issued to use live music or prerecorded sound/music before the hours of 9:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. unless special permission is granted by the village board.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 18 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
The Village of Little Chute bars anyone from using live music or prerecorded sound on village streets or in village parks unless the chief of police or the director of parks and recreation first issues a permit. That official can revoke a permit outright if the volume, method, or location of the amplified sound becomes a nuisance. Permits cannot run earlier than 9:00 a.m. or later than 10:00 p.m. unless the village board grants special permission for an extended window.
Violations & Fines
Using amplified sound in streets or parks without a permit, or violating permit terms, is a Code violation; general penalty under Sec. 1-12 runs $25-$1,000 forfeiture for a first offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who approves an amplified sound permit in Little Chute?
Sources & Official References
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