Quiet hours in Scott County, MN — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
In Scott County's townships the county enforces nuisance rules, while cities like Shakopee, Prior Lake, and Savage set quiet hours, generally 10 PM to 7 AM. Statewide, MPCA rules (Ch. 7030) cap residential sound at 60 dBA day and 50 dBA night.
Minnesota is unusual in setting numeric noise limits statewide. The MPCA's rules (MN Rules Ch. 7030) classify homes as NAC-1, with L50 limits of 60 dBA during the day (7 AM to 10 PM) and 50 dBA at night. On top of that, each Scott County city runs its own nuisance and quiet-hour ordinance, typically barring loud noise between 10 PM and 7 AM. In the unincorporated townships, the county's nuisance authority and the MPCA standard apply. Report disturbances to the city police non-emergency line or the Scott County Sheriff.
Cities usually issue a warning first, then citations running roughly $100 to $500. Chronic or serious violations can be charged as a misdemeanor.
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