Quiet hours in Minneapolis, MN — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Minneapolis quiet hours run 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM weekdays (until 9:00 AM weekends) under Title 15 Chapter 389. Unreasonable noise audible 50 feet from property line is prohibited.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances Chapter 389 (Noise) sets citywide nighttime quiet hours of 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM Monday through Friday, and 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM on weekends and holidays. During these hours, noise that disturbs the peace of neighbors or is plainly audible from 50 feet away from the source property line is prohibited. The ordinance addresses loud parties, amplified music, barking dogs, power tools, and other disturbances. Violations are typically enforced by Minneapolis Police or 311 complaints. Repeat violations at the same address can trigger social host liability or nuisance property designations.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Minneapolis code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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