Sioux Falls regulates stationary industrial noise sources by use district. Industrial zones have higher permissible L90 sound levels than residential or commercial zones, measured at the property line of the receiving land use.
Sioux Falls Code §§ 93.001–93.003 (Chapter 93: Nuisances, Noise Regulations) set maximum L90 sound pressure levels by receiving land use district. Industrial sources may not emit L90 levels that exceed the limit for the adjacent receiving zone. Residential receiving zones are capped at 55 dBA (daytime) and lower at night; commercial zones at 65 dBA; industrial-to-industrial transfers allow higher levels. Measurement must be taken at the property line of the receiving land use per §93.004. Sound permits under §93.007 may allow temporary exceptions. Enforcement is by the Health Department.
Violations of §§93.002–93.008 are declared a nuisance; fines up to $500 and/or 30 days imprisonment per offense; each day is a separate violation; injunctive relief also available.
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