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Wyandotte County, KS Noise Ordinances: Decibel Limits (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Numeric noise limit
82 dB(A) at 50 feet
Applies to
Off-road motorcycles, dirt bikes, ATVs
Governing section
UG Code § 35-753(7)
First-offense fine
Minimum $50.00
General noise standard
Plainly-audible test, § 22-128 (no dB number)

Summary

The Unified Government's general noise ordinance bans loud sound by a "plainly audible" or "reasonable person" standard rather than a decibel meter, but off-road motorcycles, dirt bikes and ATVs face a hard numeric cap: no more than 82 decibels measured at 50 feet under SAE standards.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Wyandotte County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Operating an off-road motorcycle that is not equipped at all times with an effective and suitable muffling device on its engine to effectively deaden or muffle the noise of the exhaust. Each off-road motorcycle must meet noise emission standards of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and in no case exceed 82 decibels of sound pressure level at 50 feet on the "A" scale as measured by the SAE standards.

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Full Breakdown

prima facie evidence of a violation. That article does not set a decibel number by zoning district or time block. " An identical 82 dB/50-foot cap applies to ATVs under the neighboring ATV division. Section 35-751 states the purpose is protecting residents from off-road machines that may endanger safety or "disturb the use and enjoyment of land," and § 35-754(6) separately bars operating within 800 yards of any residentially zoned property, layering a distance buffer on top of the decibel cap. 00 on a third or subsequent conviction within 24 months, enforced by the office the county administrator designates together with the police department per § 35-757.

Violations & Fines

Operating an off-road motorcycle, dirt bike or ATV over 82 decibels at 50 feet, or without a working muffler, is enforced under § 35-756: minimum $50 fine (1st offense), $200 (2nd), $350 (3rd or later) within a 24-month window, with each occurrence a separate offense; general neighborhood noise complaints are instead cited under § 22-128 as a class C violation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Kansas City, Kansas have a citywide decibel limit for noise?
No. The general noise ordinance, § 22-128, uses a "plainly audible" and "reasonable person" disturbance standard rather than a decibel meter reading, so there is no zone-by-zone or time-of-day dB number for ordinary household or vehicle noise.
Is there any numeric decibel limit in the Wyandotte County code?
Yes, one. Section 35-753(7) caps off-road motorcycles and dirt bikes at 82 decibels of sound pressure measured at 50 feet on the A scale under SAE standards, and an identical cap applies to ATVs under the code's ATV division.
What happens if an off-road motorcycle exceeds the 82-decibel limit?
Section 35-756 sets a minimum $50.00 fine for a first conviction, $200.00 for a second, and $350.00 for a third or subsequent conviction within 24 months, with each occurrence charged as a separate offense.

Sources & Official References

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