Bloomington, MN Noise Ordinance
Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. on weekends. During these times, loud noises such as those from chainsaws, leaf blowers, lawn mowers, and snow blowers are generally prohibited.
Residential Decibel Limit: 60 dBA (7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.) (Day) / 50 dBA (10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) (Night)
Summary: Bloomington, MN's noise ordinance, primarily found in City Code Chapter 10, Article IV, prohibits loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise that disturbs the comfort, repose, health, peace, or safety of reasonable persons. It establishes specific decibel limits for different zoning districts during daytime and nighttime hours, with residential areas having stricter limits. Quiet hours are clearly defined, and permits may be required for exceptions.