Lake County, IN Noise Ordinances: Leaf Blower Rules (2026)

Domestic power tools. Operating or permitting the use or operations of any mechanically powered saw, drill, sander, grinder, lawn or garden tool, lawnmower, or similar device used outdoors between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in such a manner that will disturb or annoy any reasonable person nearby;

(C)   Construction. Operating or permitting the operation of any tools or equipment used in construction, drilling or demolition between the hours of 8: 00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in such a manner that will disturb or annoy any reasonable person nearby;

(D)   Horns and signaling devices. Operating a horn or other audible signaling device on any motor vehicle except in an emergency or when required by law;

(E)   Participation in noisy parties or gatherings. Participation in any party or gathering between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. giving rise to noise that is plainly audible across property boundaries or between partitions common to two or more persons within a building; and

(F)   Animals. At no time owning, keeping, possessing, or harboring any animal or animals which, by frequent or habitual howling, barking, meowing, squawking, or other noise making, causes a noise disturbance. The provisions of this section shall also apply to all private or public facilities, including animal pounds, which hold or treat animals. (Prior Code, § 94.03) (Ord. 1116A, passed 4-13-1993; Ord. 1116A-1, passed 10- 14-1997) Penalty, see § 93.99