Rochester's quiet hours: 11 PM - 7 AM (for parties/gatherings and general disturbances). During these hours, noise must stay below residential nighttime decibel limits at the property line. Violations can result in fines on the first offense.

Rochester's residential noise limits: Not explicitly stated in City Code; see notes for state limits. dB(A) during the day and Not explicitly stated in City Code; see notes for state limits. dB(A) at night. Commercial zones allow Not specified. Limits are measured at the receiving property line.

Call the Rochester police non-emergency line at 507-328-6800. For ongoing violations, contact code enforcement at 507-328-2955 (Zoning Compliance Liaison), 507-328-2600 (Community Development). Have the address, noise type, and duration ready. You can request to remain anonymous.

Rochester's noise violation penalties: Violation of the general noise ordinance can result in citations and orders to stop the noise. Rochester Township's noise ordinance states violations may be prosecuted as a misdemeanor, with prosecution costs added to the sentence upon conviction. A first-time violation of the barking dog ordinance is considered a petty misdemeanor.. Fines typically escalate with repeat offenses and may result in misdemeanor charges for chronic violations.

Rochester's rules: It is unlawful for any dog to bark, whine, howl, or make other noise excessively so as to cause annoyance or discomfort to reasonable persons. This applies if the noise lasts for more than five continuous minutes or is intermittent for more than one hour and is plainly audible outside the property where the dog is kept.. To report a barking dog, contact animal control at 507-328-6960 (Animal Control Office & Shelter, for appointments); for barking dogs and other animal concerns call Police Dispatch at 507-328-6800. or the police non-emergency line.

Rochester's construction noise rules: Construction work requiring a building permit (including excavation, demolition, alteration, or repair) is prohibited between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday. It is also prohibited from 10:00 p.m. Saturday through 12:00 noon Sunday, and from 10:00 p.m. Sunday through 7:00 a.m. Monday. Permits can be obtained for work outside these hours.. Violations can be reported to code enforcement, which can issue stop-work orders for unpermitted or off-hours construction.

Yes. Rochester's ordinance: No person shall shout, cry out, blow a horn, ring a bell, or use any sound-amplifying device on public streets, alleys, parks, or other public places, or on private premises where the sound is plainly heard on public places (Sec. 5-14-16). Playing radios, televisions, phonographs, or musical instruments at a volume that disturbs the peace, particularly between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., is prohibited. Sound amplification permits can provide a defense.. Music exceeding residential decibel limits or plainly audible across property lines during quiet hours is a citable violation.