Shreveport, LA
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Shreveport, LA.
Ordinance Summary
Shreveport, LA noise ordinances, outlined in the Code of Ordinances Article II. Noise, generally limit sound in residential areas to 50 dBA and commercial areas to 65 dBA. A city-wide threshold of 75 dBA applies from 7 AM to 10 PM, lowering to 63 dBA overnight. Specific amplified sound and construction hours also apply.
Quiet Hours
Generally, quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. A general city-wide noise threshold of 63 dBA applies from 10:01 PM to 6:59 AM, with the day threshold (75 dBA) from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. On weekends, the 75 dBA threshold extends to 11:00 PM. Downtown, the 75 dBA threshold can extend to 11:00 PM on weekdays and midnight Thursday through Sunday.
Police Non-Emergency
(318) 673-7300Decibel Limits
"Residential and commercial zones have specific limits of 50 dBA and 65 dBA, respectively, with industrial at 70 dBA. A general city-wide noise threshold is 75 dBA from 7 AM to 10 PM, and 63 dBA from 10:01 PM to 6:59 AM. For amplified sound, a measure allows up to 85 dBA until 1:59 AM and 80 dBA from 2 AM to 6:59 AM."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction and demolition activity, excluding emergency work, is prohibited between 7:00 PM and 7:00 AM on weekdays, and between 7:00 PM and 9:00 AM on weekends and federal holidays, unless activities meet specified noise limits. Non-commercial or non-industrial use of power tools and landscaping/yard maintenance equipment is prohibited if plainly audible at a residential property line between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Sound from amplified sources can be as loud as 85 decibels until 1:59 AM and 80 decibels from 2 AM to 6:59 AM. Operating sound devices, including loudspeakers, in public rights-of-way, parks, playgrounds, or recreational areas exceeding an average of 80 decibels measured at 50 feet is unlawful.
The Caddo Parish Animal Services, serving Shreveport, handles complaints regarding dangerous, nuisance, and uncontrollable animals. For stray animals, contact Caddo Parish Animal Control at (318) 226-6624.
Music from vehicles is illegal if clearly audible from more than 50 feet away, enforced city-wide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
Generally, quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. A general city-wide noise threshold of 63 dBA applies from 10:01 PM to 6:59 AM, with the day threshold (75 dBA) from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. On weekends, the 75 dBA threshold extends to 11:00 PM. Downtown, the 75 dBA threshold can extend to 11:00 PM on weekdays and midnight Thursday through Sunday..
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: (318) 673-7300.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
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