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Little Chute, WI Noise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound (2026)

Significant Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 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.

Source: Little Chute Code of OrdinancesView official code

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

Can I play amplified music in a Little Chute park after 10 p.m.?
Not without special permission from the village board: the standard permit window closes at 10:00 p.m. and reopens at 9:00 a.m.
Who approves an amplified sound permit in Little Chute?
The chief of police or the director of parks and recreation, either of whom can also revoke it if the sound becomes a nuisance.

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