West Allis, WI Noise Ordinances: Decibel Limits (2026)

The following noises are presumed to unreasonably disturb the peace and quiet of nearby persons: Night Hours. Between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., In an area zoned residential, noise that is audible under normal conditions from inside a dwelling unit, but only if that noise originates from outside that dwelling unit. In an area zoned commercial or industrial, noise that is audible under normal conditions from a distance of 75 or more feet from the source of the noise, but only if that noise originates on a different property. On a premises containing a multi-family dwelling, noise that is audible under normal conditions from inside a dwelling unit, but only if that noise originates from outside that dwelling unit. Day Hours. Between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., noise that is audible under normal conditions from a distance of 150 or more feet from: The real property line of the premises from which the noise originates, if originating on private property, or The source of the noise, if originating on public property. Vibration Regulation. No person may cause or allow the operation of any device or combination of devices that creates vibration on another parcel that tends to unreasonably disturb the peace and quiet of persons not located on the property causing or allowing the vibration. Variance.