What is the residential decibel limit in Grand Rapids, MI?

Daytime limit: Not specified (reasonableness standard). Nighttime limit: Not specified (reasonableness standard). The 2019 update shifted from strict decibel limits to a "reasonableness" standard. However, the ordinance mentions for monitoring purposes, A-scale levels (slow response) of 55 dB(A) for Residence and 62 dB(A) for Business-Commercial districts may be used. Higher levels (61 dB(A) residential, 66 dB(A) business-commercial) are mentioned for I-2 Heavy Industrial Zoning Districts at boundaries.

Who do I call for a noise complaint in Grand Rapids, MI?

For non-emergencies, contact the police at 311. For code violations, contact Code Enforcement at 616-456-3053.

Grand Rapids, MI Noise Ordinance

Quiet Hours: General residential quiet hours: 10 PM to 7 AM. For entertainment/commercial businesses, nighttime hours begin at 10 PM on weeknights and 1 AM on weekends, ending at 7 AM.

Residential Decibel Limit: Not specified (reasonableness standard) (Day) / Not specified (reasonableness standard) (Night)

Summary: Grand Rapids, MI, noise ordinances, primarily Article 5 of Chapter 151, prohibit "noise disturbances" defined as sounds unreasonably disturbing persons of normal sensitivities or interfering with peaceful enjoyment. The ordinance, updated in 2019, generally restricts noise audible 25 feet or more from residential property lines and across residential property lines for amplified sound between 10 PM and 7 AM. Commercial noise restrictions apply from 10 PM (weeknights) or 1 AM (weekends) to 7 AM.

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