Quiet hours in Dearborn, MI — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Dearborn prohibits loud and unreasonable noise between 10 PM and 7 AM under the city noise ordinance, with stricter weekend morning rules and enforcement by Dearborn Police.
The Dearborn City Code regulates noise disturbances city-wide. Nighttime quiet hours generally run from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM Sunday through Thursday, and 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM on Friday and Saturday nights. During quiet hours, sounds audible beyond the property line at a level that disturbs a reasonable person are prohibited. Common violations include loud parties, stereos, televisions, power tools, and motor vehicle noise. Michigan state law MCL 750.170 also prohibits disturbance of lawful assemblies, and MCL 750.474 covers disorderly noise conduct. Officers may issue warnings on first contact, then civil infraction citations. Complaints should be directed to Dearborn Police non-emergency dispatch at (313) 943-2241.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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