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Noise Ordinance Overview
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Official Decibel Limits
volume_up"A court may determine any noise is unreasonable solely because it exceeds 80 dB(A) using an A-weighted sound pressure level instrument when measured from any property not under control of the person producing the noise. Certain noise reasonable during daytime may be unreasonably loud during nighttime, and noise unreasonable in residential areas may be reasonable in mixed-use, commercial, or industrial areas."
AI Executive Summary
Green Bay, WI noise ordinances, primarily found in Chapter 27.203 "REGULATION OF NOISE" of the Municipal Code, prohibit unreasonably loud noise. The city defines daytime as 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. and nighttime as 10:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. Noise exceeding 80 dB(A) is considered unreasonable when measured from an adjacent property. Violations may be considered public nuisances under Chapter 24.
Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction
Construction work, public utility projects, and public works are presumed reasonable during daytime hours (7:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.) Monday through Saturday, provided reasonable steps are taken to minimize noise.
Amplified Sound
Use of loudspeakers on streets requires a permit from the Police Chief, not granted before 9:00 A.M. or after 9:00 P.M. For amplified sound outside 7:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M. for special events, a Noise Permit from the Green Bay Police Department (920-448-3217) is required.
Animals
The keeping or harboring of any animal or fowl which, by frequent or habitual howling, yelping, barking, crowing, or making of other noises, greatly annoys or disturbs a neighborhood or any considerable number of persons, is considered a public nuisance.
Vehicles
Locomotives are prohibited from blowing whistles except in cases of imminent danger. Vessels or crafts are not to operate or blow their whistle while moored.
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