Blaine, MN Noise Ordinances: Outdoor Music (2026)

Blaine does not have a separate outdoor-entertainment or live-music ordinance in its published residential code; outdoor music falls under the general noise ordinance, Blaine City Code Sec. 50-201 through 50-203. As summarized in the Residential Guide to Community Standards (revised June 2024), the ordinance restricts "the use of electronic or audio sound if plainly audible at a distance of fifty (50) feet or more" and "noisy parties or gatherings audible at a distance of fifty (50) feet" during the nighttime period of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. This 50-foot plainly-audible test applies to backyard speakers, live acoustic or amplified performances, and patio sound systems. The city's block-party guidance adds that "the city's noise ordinance restricts noisy parties and gatherings" and reminds hosts to be conscientious of loud music's impact on neighbors; selling or dispensing beer at such events requires a temporary beer license approved by the city. During the daytime window of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., outdoor music is generally allowed but is still subject to the noisy-gathering provision and Minnesota's statewide noise standards (Minn. R. 7030.0040), which cap residential daytime noise at L10 65 / L50 60 dBA. Report problem outdoor music to Community Standards at 763-785-6146 or, for an active disturbance, the Blaine Police Department or 911.