Quiet hours in Sioux Falls, SD — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Sioux Falls prohibits noise disturbances under Chapter 93 of the municipal code. It is unlawful to make or cause any noise disturbance within city limits. The Main Street Business Improvement District allows amplified music between 6 AM and 10:30 PM (until 11:30 PM Fridays and Saturdays) with sound levels limited to L90 of 70 dBA.
The city's nuisance ordinance covers excessive noise that disturbs the peace, comfort, or repose of others. Sound pressure levels in designated entertainment areas must not exceed an L90 of 70 dBA or more than five peaks of 77 dBA in any three-minute period. Residential areas have stricter expectations. Violations are treated as municipal infractions with fines.
Residential noise: $150 first offense, $300 repeat. Commercial after-hours: $500 fine. Construction outside hours: $250 fine per occurrence.
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