Detroit City Code Chapter 31 and Chapter 50 (Zoning) regulate industrial noise. Industrial properties must comply with setback-based decibel limits at property boundaries adjacent to residential districts.
Detroit has significant legacy industrial zoning (M1 through M5) near residential neighborhoods such as Delray, Southwest Detroit, and the Jefferson-Chalmers corridor. Under Chapter 50 zoning rules, industrial operations must not exceed 70 dBA at a residential district boundary during the day and 55 dBA overnight. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) regulates large industrial stacks and fugitive dust. BSEED handles zoning complaints at 313-224-3202.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Detroit code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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