Evansville, IN
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Evansville, IN.
Ordinance Summary
Evansville, IN, noise ordinances, primarily Chapter 9.30 REGULATION OF NOISE, establish a general outdoor decibel limit of 75 dB(A) for residential and commercial areas. Specific quiet hours for amplified sound are 10 PM to 7 AM on weekdays and 11 PM to 7 AM on weekends. Enforcement is managed by the Evansville Police Department (EPD) and the Evansville Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with penalties ranging from warnings to significant fines and permit suspensions.
Quiet Hours
10PM-7AM (Sunday-Thursday), 11PM-7AM (Friday-Saturday) for amplified sound. Animal noise is a factor between 9PM-6AM.
Police Non-Emergency
(812) 436-7896Decibel Limits
"General outdoor limit is 75 dB(A) at the property line. Construction noise limit is 80 dB(A). Motor vehicle noise limit is 80 dB(A). Amplified chimes and bells are limited to 75 dB(A) from 6 AM to 10 PM and 70 dB(A) from 10 PM to 6 AM. Measurements are determined by the general nature of the affected district, not the specific receiving property."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
Noise from construction activities shall not exceed 80 dB(A). If construction work exceeds limits for more than two hours and continues over one day, sound shielding is required.
Outdoor events using loudspeakers or other artificial/electric amplification may not continue between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Long prolonged animal noise can lead to a complaint after 9 PM and before 6 AM. In Vanderburgh County, unnecessary animal noises are prohibited between 10 PM and 6 AM.
Noise levels from light motor vehicles exceeding 80 dB(A) are a violation. This includes excessive noise from defective/modified exhaust systems, acceleration, deceleration, revving, tire squeal, or vehicle audio devices. Motorcycles must have compliant mufflers.
Landscaping work is permitted from dusk until dawn, except on Sundays, which starts at 7 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
10PM-7AM (Sunday-Thursday), 11PM-7AM (Friday-Saturday) for amplified sound. Animal noise is a factor between 9PM-6AM..
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: (812) 436-7896.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
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