Sioux Falls's quiet hours: 10:30 PM to 6:00 AM daily in residential areas. Special event permits may allow amplified sound outside these hours with specific decibel limits.. During these hours, noise must stay below residential nighttime decibel limits at the property line. Violations can result in fines on the first offense.

Sioux Falls's residential noise limits: 60 dBA dB(A) during the day and 55 dBA dB(A) at night. Commercial zones allow 65 dBA. Limits are measured at the receiving property line.

Call the Sioux Falls police non-emergency line at 605-367-7000. For ongoing violations, contact code enforcement at 605-367-8000. Have the address, noise type, and duration ready. You can request to remain anonymous.

Sioux Falls's noise violation penalties: Making unreasonable noise is considered disorderly conduct and is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Repeat offenders (three or more violations within ten years) are subject to a Class 1 misdemeanor for subsequent offenses. Violations related to motor vehicle exhaust and muffler requirements are also Class 2 misdemeanors.. Fines typically escalate with repeat offenses and may result in misdemeanor charges for chronic violations.

Sioux Falls's rules: Barking dogs that create a nuisance should first be addressed with the owner. If the problem persists, Animal Control (605-367-7000) should be contacted when the dog is barking. An officer will respond and may issue citations if the barking continues.. To report a barking dog, contact animal control at 605-367-7000 or the police non-emergency line.

Sioux Falls's construction noise rules: Operating equipment for construction, repair, alteration, or demolition work must not cause a sound pressure level exceeding 75 dBA measured at a distance of 50 feet. No specific quiet hours are explicitly stated for construction, but general noise prohibitions would apply.. Violations can be reported to code enforcement, which can issue stop-work orders for unpermitted or off-hours construction.

Yes. Sioux Falls's ordinance: Operating any amplified sound device is unlawful between 10:30 PM and 6:00 AM if it is plainly audible at the property boundary of the source, 50 feet from a parked vehicle, or 100 feet from a moving vehicle. Permits are required for certain loud noises after 10:30 PM, such as concerts or racing events. Public loudspeakers for commercial advertising or music transmission are prohibited if they cause a noise disturbance or violate specific decibel limits.. Music exceeding residential decibel limits or plainly audible across property lines during quiet hours is a citable violation.