Detroit, MI Public Conduct: Loud Party Ordinance (2026)

(a)It is unlawful to engage in, assist in, permit, continue or permit in the continuance of any of the following activities within City limits where the activity produces non-motor vehicle noise between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. unless exempted by Section 16-1-14 of this Code:(1)The performance or reproduction of music through vocals, musical instrument or instruments, speakers of any type, music players, televisions, or mobile devices;(2)The amplification or reproduction of speech through use of a microphone, megaphone, bullhorn, any other sound magnification device; or(3)The use of any steam or compressed air whistles or sirens.(b)It is unlawful to engage in, assist in, permit, continue or permit in the continuance of any of the following activities within a zoning district classified for residential use or immediately adjoined by a zoning district classified for residential use where the activity produces non-motor vehicle noise between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. unless exempted by Section 16-1-14 of this Code:(1)The use of heavy construction equipment including pile drivers, jackhammers, drills, or any other mechanical apparatus in building or constructions operations; or(2)The loading and unloading of vehicles or storage containers. (Code 1984, § 36-2-3; Ord. No. 02-16, § 1(36-2-3), eff. 2-3-2016)