Bloomington, MN
Noise Code

Loud noises such as chainsaws, leaf blowers, lawn mowers, and snow blowers are prohibited during quiet hours (10 PM-7 AM). Construction equipment at construction sites is excluded from general L10 noise level requirements, implying specific regulations or exemptions apply.

Operating sound amplifying equipment on public streets is restricted to 11:30 AM-1:30 PM and 4:30 PM-6:30 PM, and the sound truck must be moving at least 10 mph, except when impeded by traffic. Yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling, or loud singing is prohibited on public streets within 50 feet of a residential dwelling or sleeping facility between 10 PM and 7 AM.

Excessive animal noise is prohibited and governed by the provisions of the Animal Code, Article IV of Chapter 12. Animal Control can be contacted for noise problems.

Motor vehicles operating on public highways, locomotives, railroad cars, and snowmobiles are excluded from general noise source requirements. The use of compression engine brakes, which create loud roaring sounds, is implicitly regulated as a defined noise source. Minnesota Rules parts 7030.1000 through 7030.1060 on motor vehicle noise limits are adopted by reference.