Madison's quiet hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM. During these hours, noise must stay below residential nighttime decibel limits at the property line. Violations can result in fines on the first offense.

Madison'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 Madison police non-emergency line at 608-255-2345. For ongoing violations, contact code enforcement at 608-266-4551. Have the address, noise type, and duration ready. You can request to remain anonymous.

Madison's noise violation penalties: Violations of Chapter 24 of the Madison General Ordinances are subject to a forfeiture. For instance, disorderly conduct, which can include unreasonably loud noise, is subject to a forfeiture of not more than $1,000. Specific violations, such as disorderly conduct directed at an election official or city transit operator, carry a forfeiture of not less than $300 nor more than $1,000.. Fines typically escalate with repeat offenses and may result in misdemeanor charges for chronic violations.

Madison's rules: It is unlawful to keep or allow any animal or bird that habitually disturbs the peace and quiet of persons in the vicinity. For barking dog complaints, contact the Madison Police Department non-emergency at (608) 266-4275.. To report a barking dog, contact animal control at 608-255-2345 or the police non-emergency line.

Madison's construction noise rules: The operation of equipment used in construction work is generally prohibited between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday, if it unreasonably interferes with the peace, comfort, and quality of life of neighboring persons. Temporary construction activity between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM is allowed to exceed general noise limits.. Violations can be reported to code enforcement, which can issue stop-work orders for unpermitted or off-hours construction.

Yes. Madison's ordinance: The use of devices for sound amplification on public streets is restricted, generally permitted between 12:00 noon and 1:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Use on the State Street Mall/Capitol Concourse requires a permit, with specific hours like 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in designated areas, and generally 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. with permission. Electronic sound amplification is prohibited on the 700 block of State Street during UW final exam periods. Public address systems in public parks require a permit.. Music exceeding residential decibel limits or plainly audible across property lines during quiet hours is a citable violation.