Louisville, KY Noise Ordinances: Leaf Blower Rules (2026)

Noises relating to the use of lawn mowers or other machinery for landscaping purposes between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M.;

(6)   Noises originating or emanating from public recreational facilities, such as but not limited to fairgrounds, sports arenas, sports stadiums, amusement parks, racetracks and other public amusement establishments;

(7)   The operation of any aircraft in conformity with, or pursuant to, federal law, federal air regulations and/or air traffic control instructions.

(8)   Noises resulting from any and all transportation, flood control, utility company maintenance and construction operations at any time on right- of-ways and noises from situations which may occur on private real property, including in parking lots, deemed necessary to serve the best interest of the public and to protect the public's health and well being, including, but not limited to, street or hard surface sweeping or cleaning, debris and limb removal, removal of downed wires, restoring electrical service, repairing traffic signals, unplugging sewers, snow removal, house moving, vacuumingcatch- basins, removal of damaged poles and vehicles, repair of water hydrants and mains, gas lines, oil lines, and sewers;

(9)   Noises from activities conducted on public parks or playgrounds and public or private school grounds, including, but not limited to, school athletic and school entertainment events;