Amplified music rules in Saint Paul, MN — also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances — set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.
Saint Paul requires an Amplified Sound Permit ($138) for events exceeding noise limits. Hours: 7 AM-10 PM Sun-Thu, 7 AM-11 PM Fri-Sat. Max 80 dBA residential, 90 dBA non-residential.
Saint Paul Legislative Code Chapter 293 governs amplified music and sound. Events that exceed standard decibel limits require an Amplified Sound Permit from the Department of Safety and Inspections. Three permit types exist: Residential (for H1, H2, RM1-RM3, RL, F1, CO, PD zones), Non-Residential, and Parks. Permitted hours are Sunday-Thursday 7 AM-10 PM and Friday-Saturday 7 AM-11 PM. Maximum duration is 12 hours per day, 24 hours per 7-day period, and 36 hours per 28-day period. The permit fee is $138 and applications must be submitted at least 14 calendar days before the event. Late submissions are automatically denied. For events requiring louder levels or later hours, a separate Sound Level Variance may be requested. Vehicle stereos audible 50 feet away may result in fines up to $500 for a second offense.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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