Amplified music rules in Racine, WI β also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances β set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.
Racine regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. WI Stat. Β§947.01 applies.
Racine requires amplified sound at events to comply with noise ordinance limits. Sound amplification permits available for public events and festivals. Residential amplified music must not exceed property-line noise limits. Outdoor events need permits with noise conditions. Live music venues operate under conditional use permits. WI Stat. Β§947.01 covers unreasonable noise disturbances from amplified music. Summer festivals are common in Wisconsin communities.
Noise violation: $100 to $500. Unpermitted event: $500+. Disorderly conduct: Class B misdemeanor up to $1,000.
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