Quiet hours in Fargo, ND — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Fargo enforces quiet hours 10 PM to 7 AM in residential zones. The downtown Broadway entertainment district has active nightlife near North Dakota State University. NDSU game days bring elevated noise in campus area neighborhoods.
Fargo municipal code sets quiet hours and residential noise standards. NDCC §40-05-01 grants cities general police power including nuisance regulation. Most North Dakota communities set residential limits around 55 to 65 dBA daytime and 50 to 55 dBA nighttime at the property line. Prairie wind and agricultural operations may receive exemptions. Cold-weather engine warm-up noise is generally tolerated during extreme winter months. Contact Fargo police non-emergency line for complaints.
First offense: verbal warning or written citation. Fines range $50 to $200. Repeat violations may reach $500 under municipal nuisance provisions.
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