Duluth's quiet hours: 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM (weekdays), 10:00 PM - 10:00 AM (weekends and holidays). During these hours, noise must stay below residential nighttime decibel limits at the property line. Violations can result in fines on the first offense.

Duluth'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 Duluth police non-emergency line at (218) 730-5400. For ongoing violations, contact code enforcement at (218) 730-5500. Have the address, noise type, and duration ready. You can request to remain anonymous.

Duluth's noise violation penalties: Violations of city ordinances are generally Level Two violations with a $200 penalty. Specific noise violations, such as loud car stereos and barking dogs, are Level One violations with a $50 fine. Second or more offenses within one year may result in double the previous fine, up to a maximum of $2,000. Violations of Minnesota State Statutes, such as those related to illegal fireworks (which are also a Level One noise violation), could result in a $1,000 fine or up to 90 days in jail.. Fines typically escalate with repeat offenses and may result in misdemeanor charges for chronic violations.

Duluth's rules: No person shall harbor or keep any dog which, by loud and frequent or habitual barking, yelping, or howling, causes reasonable annoyance of another person or persons.. To report a barking dog, contact animal control at (218) 730-4346 or the police non-emergency line.

Duluth's construction noise rules: Operating equipment used in construction work within 500 feet of any residential or noise-sensitive area is prohibited between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays and 10:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. on weekends and holidays, except for emergency work.. Violations can be reported to code enforcement, which can issue stop-work orders for unpermitted or off-hours construction.

Yes. Duluth's ordinance: Operating loudspeakers, sound amplifiers, or similar devices is prohibited between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays and 10:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. on weekends and holidays. Operating radios, televisions, musical instruments, or similar devices in a motor vehicle or public park in a manner plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet is prohibited. Use of such devices within 1,000 feet of a residential or noise-sensitive area is prohibited without a special use permit.. Music exceeding residential decibel limits or plainly audible across property lines during quiet hours is a citable violation.