Louisville, KY Noise Ordinance
Quiet Hours: Not specified in general ordinance; noise is prohibited if plainly audible at 50 feet. Construction and landscaping are restricted to 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
Residential Decibel Limit: undefined (Day) / undefined (Night)
Summary: Louisville, KY's noise ordinance, Chapter 99, prohibits unreasonably loud, harsh, or excessive noise that disturbs others, defined as any manufactured noise plainly audible at 50 feet from its origin. This includes a "zero tolerance" policy for businesses with ABC licenses, with initial fines of $2,500, although sometimes reduced to $500 for a first offense.