Lansing's quiet hours: Amplified sound from sound production/reproduction systems (e.g., radios, musical instruments) is prima-facie evidence of a violation if plainly audible at 50 feet between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Noncommercial loudspeakers/public address systems are prohibited if they create a noise disturbance across a residential property boundary between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Construction, drilling, or demolition work creating a noise disturbance across a residential property boundary or within a noise-sensitive zone is prohibited between 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays, and at any time on weekends or holidays, unless by permit or for emergency work.. During these hours, noise must stay below residential nighttime decibel limits at the property line. Violations can result in fines on the first offense.

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

Call the Lansing police non-emergency line at 517-483-4600. For ongoing violations, contact code enforcement at 517-483-4361. Have the address, noise type, and duration ready. You can request to remain anonymous.

Lansing's noise violation penalties: Unless otherwise specified, violations are municipal civil infractions subject to a civil fine of not less than $150.00, plus costs, damages, and other sanctions. The Noise Ordinance refers to Section 202.99 for general Code penalties if no specific penalty is provided.. Fines typically escalate with repeat offenses and may result in misdemeanor charges for chronic violations.

Lansing's rules: Owning, possessing, or harboring any animal which frequently or for continued duration makes sounds creating a noise disturbance across a residential real property boundary or within a noise-sensitive zone.. To report a barking dog, contact animal control at 517-676-8370 or 1-800-292-7800 (Ingham County Animal Services) or the police non-emergency line.

Lansing's construction noise rules: Operating tools or equipment for construction, drilling, or demolition work is prohibited between 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays, and at any time on weekends or holidays, if the sound creates a noise disturbance across a residential property boundary or within a noise-sensitive zone. Exceptions are made for emergency work by public service utilities or with a temporary/special permit.. Violations can be reported to code enforcement, which can issue stop-work orders for unpermitted or off-hours construction.

Yes. Lansing's ordinance: Operating any television, radio, musical instrument, phonograph, or other sound-producing device to create a noise disturbance. Operating such devices between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. plainly audible at 50 feet is prima-facie evidence of a violation. Noncommercial loudspeakers, public address systems, or similar devices are prohibited between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. if creating a noise disturbance across a residential property boundary. Commercial use of such devices is prohibited if audible in residential or noise-sensitive zones.. Music exceeding residential decibel limits or plainly audible across property lines during quiet hours is a citable violation.