Lexington's quiet hours: 11 PM - 7 AM (weekdays), 11 PM - 9 AM (weekends for power tools/lawn mowers). During these hours, noise must stay below residential nighttime decibel limits at the property line. Violations can result in fines on the first offense.

Call the Lexington police non-emergency line at (859) 258-3600. For ongoing violations, contact code enforcement at (859) 258-3600 (Police handles noise violations); or 311 for general complaints. Have the address, noise type, and duration ready. You can request to remain anonymous.

Lexington's noise violation penalties: Violations of Sections 14-70 through 14-80 are punishable by a fine of not less than $50.00 nor more than $500.00. A second offense within any twelve-month period is subject to a fine of not less than $100.00.. Fines typically escalate with repeat offenses and may result in misdemeanor charges for chronic violations.

Lexington's rules: It is unlawful to keep an animal, including domestic pets, that repeatedly or frequently emits sounds (like barking, yelping, howling) creating a noise disturbance across a dwelling unit boundary, annoying a reasonable person. 'Barking dogs, anytime' is specifically prohibited if it creates a noise disturbance.. To report a barking dog, contact animal control at (859) 255-9033 x 250 (LFACC for noise complaints) or the police non-emergency line.

Lexington's construction noise rules: Operating tools or equipment used in construction, drilling, or demolition work is prohibited between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.. Domestic power tools, including lawn mowers, are prohibited between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. any day, and before 9:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.. Violations can be reported to code enforcement, which can issue stop-work orders for unpermitted or off-hours construction.

Yes. Lexington's ordinance: Music by radio, television, musical instruments, or similar devices creating a noise disturbance is prohibited at any time. Non-commercial loudspeakers, public address systems, or similar devices are restricted between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. if they create a noise disturbance across a dwelling unit boundary. Playing a motor vehicle stereo or similar device so loudly that it creates a continuous noise disturbance 50 feet away on a public right-of-way or public space is unlawful.. Music exceeding residential decibel limits or plainly audible across property lines during quiet hours is a citable violation.