Lake Charles, LA
Noise Code

General power tools and yard equipment are prohibited before 7 a.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. on weekends, and after 10 p.m.. Construction and demolition activities, including power tools and mechanical devices, are restricted between 7:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. on weekdays, and before 7:00 a.m. and after 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays, all day Sundays, or federal holidays, unless a variance is granted.

Amplified sound or noises from lawful activities within the lakefront downtown development district are permissible from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. the following day, seven days a week.. Playing amplified or non-amplified musical instruments plainly audible at 50 feet from the source is prohibited if it annoys, disturbs, injures, or endangers comfort, health, peace, or safety. (See also Decibel Limits notes for Downtown Development District specific limits).

Not specifically detailed in the provided noise ordinance excerpts beyond general noise disturbance. Animal control contact information is provided for related issues.

Repair or testing of any motor vehicle is restricted between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays, and 10:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. on weekends and federal holidays. Operation of vehicles with muffler systems that produce excessive noise, unnecessary tire squealing, or sounding horns except as warnings are prohibited. Use of gongs or sirens is restricted to emergency vehicles. Commercial refuse or recyclables collection vehicles cannot operate within 250 feet of residential property between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. on weekdays, and 10:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. on weekends and holidays.