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Anoka County, MN Noise Ordinances: Quiet Hours (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Quiet hours in Anoka County, MN, also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time, define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.

Key Facts

Quiet hours (Blaine)
10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Standard used
Plainly audible at 50 feet
Who sets it
Your city, not the county
Zoning authority
Minn. Stat. §462.357
Blaine citation
City Code §§ 50-201 to 50-203

Summary

Anoka County sets no residential noise curfew. Minnesota cities do (Minn. Stat. §462.357). In Blaine, the city noise ordinance runs 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., restricting loud tools, vehicle repair, construction, and audio plainly audible 50 feet away.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Anoka County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

The City Noise Ordinance is in effect between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 am. During this period the following activities are restricted... 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.

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Full Breakdown

Anoka County is a densely-incorporated north-metro county, so nighttime quiet hours are set by each city, not the county. Blaine's noise ordinance (BCO 50-201–50-203) is in effect 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Rather than a decibel meter, Blaine uses a "plainly audible at 50 feet" standard for parties and audio. Coon Rapids (Code ch. 8-400) similarly bars loud, unnecessary noise likely to disturb neighbors. Statewide, MPCA rules (Minn. R. 7030) define nighttime as 10 p.m.–7 a.m. Check your specific city code, since Andover, Ramsey, Fridley and Ham Lake each adopt their own hours.

Violations & Fines

Blaine noise violations are enforced by Community Standards (763-785-6146) or police (911); typically a petty misdemeanor / nuisance citation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Anoka County have a countywide noise curfew?
No. Minnesota cities regulate noise under Minn. Stat. §462.357; the county zones only unincorporated townships. Quiet hours come from your city code, such as Blaine's 10 p.m.–7 a.m. ordinance.
How is noise measured in Blaine?
Blaine uses a plainly-audible test, not a decibel reading: electronic or audio sound audible 50 feet away, or a noisy party audible at 50 feet, is restricted during quiet hours.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Anoka County

Construction HoursSome RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Dog Leash LawsSome RestrictionsLeaf Blower RulesSome RestrictionsBarking DogsSome RestrictionsVehicle NoiseSome RestrictionsDecibel LimitsSome RestrictionsAmplified Music & Outdoor SoundSome RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Wildlife FeedingSignificant RestrictionsFire Regulations: FireworksHeavy RestrictionsLandscaping Rules: Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSome RestrictionsPublic Conduct: Public Alcohol UseSignificant RestrictionsCurfew Laws: Park CurfewSome Restrictions

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