Construction hours in Bloomington, MN — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Construction with power equipment allowed weekdays 7 AM–10 PM and Saturdays 9 AM–9 PM. No construction permitted on Sundays. Bloomington City Code §10.29.02 governs all construction noise including electric, diesel, and gas-powered machines.
City Code §10.29.02 specifically restricts construction activities involving power equipment to permitted hours. Activities that meet specific noise level requirements in §10.29.02(a) and (b) may be exempt from hour restrictions. State noise rules (MN Rules Ch. 7030) also apply as a baseline. The city updated its noise standards via Ordinance 2021-33 to align with state MPCA standards.
First offense: $200 typical. Stop-work orders for egregious violations. Repeat: up to $1,000.
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