Bowling Green, KY
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Bowling Green, KY.
Ordinance Summary
Bowling Green, KY, noise ordinances are primarily found in Chapter 9 (General Offenses), Subchapter 9-3 (Noise) of the City's Code of Ordinances. These regulations prohibit excessive, unnecessary, or unusually loud noise that disturbs the peace. Mobile food unit generators must operate at or below 80 decibels, and amplified music is prohibited for these units.
Quiet Hours
Not specified
Police Non-Emergency
270-393-4000Decibel Limits
"Mobile food unit generators are limited to 80 decibels. General decibel limits for residential and commercial areas are not specified in the readily available information."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
General construction and demolition hours are not specified, but the ordinance prohibits 'excessive, unnecessary or unusually loud noise.'
Amplified music is prohibited for mobile food units. General amplified sound is covered under the prohibition of 'excessive, unnecessary or unusually loud noise.'
Animal control investigates complaints regarding nuisance or vicious animals.
Unnecessary or unreasonably loud sounding of horns or signaling devices is prohibited, except as a danger warning. Use of engine exhaust operated signaling devices is also prohibited.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
Not specified.
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: 270-393-4000.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
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