South Bend's quiet hours: 10PM-7AM (residential night limits and some construction restrictions); 11PM-7AM (prima facie for unreasonable noise from amplified sound, yelling, etc.). During these hours, noise must stay below residential nighttime decibel limits at the property line. Violations can result in fines on the first offense.

South Bend's residential noise limits: 62 dBA (7AM-10PM) dB(A) during the day and 55 dBA (10PM-7AM) dB(A) at night. Commercial zones allow 64 dBA. Limits are measured at the receiving property line.

Call the South Bend police non-emergency line at 574-235-9201. For ongoing violations, contact code enforcement at 311 or 574-233-0311. Have the address, noise type, and duration ready. You can request to remain anonymous.

South Bend's noise violation penalties: Violations of unreasonable noise regulations (Sec. 13-57) are subject to fines: $100 for a first offense, $250 for a second offense, and $500 for a third and any subsequent offenses. Fines are payable through the Ordinance Violations Bureau and deposited into the Police Department Training Fund.. Fines typically escalate with repeat offenses and may result in misdemeanor charges for chronic violations.

South Bend's rules: The harboring or keeping of any animal or fowl that causes frequent or long-continued noise which disturbs or annoys the quiet, comfort, or repose of persons.. To report a barking dog, contact animal control at 574-235-9303 or the police non-emergency line.

South Bend's construction noise rules: General construction and demolition are prohibited between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. unless a permit is granted. The operation of pile drivers, steam shovels, pneumatic hammers, derricks, steam or electric hoists, or similar appliances is prohibited between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.. Violations can be reported to code enforcement, which can issue stop-work orders for unpermitted or off-hours construction.

Yes. South Bend's ordinance: Operating or permitting the use of radios, television sets, musical instruments, tape or record players, amplifiers, and similar devices in a manner that exceeds specified sound limits (Sec. 13-82) or unreasonably disturbs the peace. Plainly audible sound at 50 feet that unreasonably disturbs neighbors is prohibited. Operation between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. is prima facie evidence of a violation. Use for commercial advertising on public streets is also prohibited.. Music exceeding residential decibel limits or plainly audible across property lines during quiet hours is a citable violation.