Rochester, MN Noise Ordinance
Quiet Hours: Specific quiet hours vary by activity. Construction work is generally prohibited between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday, from 10:00 p.m. Saturday through 12:00 noon Sunday, and from 10:00 p.m. Sunday through 7:00 a.m. Monday. General loud noise on public streets, such as shouting or whistling, is prohibited between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Residential Decibel Limit: Not specified (Day) / Not specified (Night)
Summary: Rochester, MN's City Code Chapter 8-7, Section 8-7-8, broadly prohibits loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise that unreasonably disturbs the comfort, convenience, safety, health, welfare, or repose of reasonable persons. The Rochester Township Noise Ordinance generally defines loud noise as exceeding 85 dBA at property boundaries. Specific regulations exist for construction, amplified sound, and animal noises like excessive barking. Violations can lead to citations and misdemeanor prosecution.