Louisville's quiet hours: Not specified (general noise); 10 PM-7 AM (animal noise). During these hours, noise must stay below residential nighttime decibel limits at the property line. Violations can result in fines on the first offense.

Louisville's residential noise limits: Not specified dB(A) during the day and Not specified dB(A) at night. Commercial zones allow Not specified. Limits are measured at the receiving property line.

Call the Louisville police non-emergency line at 502-574-7111 or 502-574-2111. For ongoing violations, contact code enforcement at 502-574-2508 (Department of Codes & Regulations) / 502-574-5000 (Metro311 for complaints). Have the address, noise type, and duration ready. You can request to remain anonymous.

Louisville's noise violation penalties: A violation of the general noise ordinance is a civil offense. Fines are not less than $100 nor more than $250 for a first offense within a two-year period. A second offense within two years incurs a fine of $250-$500, and a third offense is $500-$1,000. For businesses with ABC licenses, first-offense fines for amplified sound are $2,500, with potential for reduction to $500.. Fines typically escalate with repeat offenses and may result in misdemeanor charges for chronic violations.

Louisville's rules: It is unlawful for an animal to habitually bark, whine, howl, mew, crow, or cackle in an excessive or continual fashion that results in a serious annoyance or interference with the reasonable use and enjoyment of neighboring premises. Specifically, barking between 10 PM and 7 AM is prohibited.. To report a barking dog, contact animal control at 502-473-7387 (Louisville Metro Animal Services) or the police non-emergency line.

Louisville's construction noise rules: Noises from construction or demolition activity are generally permissible between 7 AM and 8 PM on weekdays in Jefferson County, which includes Louisville. Some sources also mention 7 AM to 9 PM.. Violations can be reported to code enforcement, which can issue stop-work orders for unpermitted or off-hours construction.

Yes. Louisville's ordinance: For bars and restaurants with Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) licenses, there is a "zero tolerance" policy for loud music. Violators can face fines of $2,500 for a first offense, although some reports indicate these may be reduced to $500. The regulation states that noise is prohibited if plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet from its point of origin.. Music exceeding residential decibel limits or plainly audible across property lines during quiet hours is a citable violation.