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Bellevue, NE
Noise Code

The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Bellevue, NE.

Ordinance Summary

Bellevue, NE's noise ordinance, Chapter 94.01 "UNUSUAL AND LOUD NOISE PROHIBITED," forbids unreasonably loud and disturbing noise that harms public health, welfare, or peace. It sets quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM for certain amplified sounds and other disruptive noises, and limits construction to weekdays from 7 AM to 6 PM.

Quiet Hours

10:00 PM - 7:00 AM (for musical instruments, amplified sound, shouting, crowd noises, and residential garage/service station operation).

Decibel Limits

Day
N/A
Night
0dB

"Noise from musical instruments, amplified sound, shouting, and crowd noises shall not exceed 50 decibels between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM."

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Specific Noise Restrictions

1
Construction

The erection, demolition, alteration, or repair of any building in a residential or business district is prohibited other than between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on weekdays, unless in cases of urgent necessity for public safety with a permit from the City Building Inspection Department.

2
Amplified Sound

The playing of any radio, phonograph, electronic device, musical instrument, singing, shouting, and crowd noises is prohibited if it is unreasonably loud and disturbing. Between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., it is a violation if plainly audible at 10 feet from an enclosed source or 25 feet from an unenclosed source, and must not exceed 50 decibels.

3
Animals

Not specified within Bellevue City Ordinance Chapter 94.01. For animal control issues, contact the Nebraska Humane Society.

4
Vehicles

Unreasonably loud or harsh sounding of any horn or signal device, or sounding for an unreasonable period, is prohibited, except as a danger signal. The use of gongs or sirens on non-emergency vehicles is forbidden. Vehicles out of repair, overloaded, or operated in a manner that creates loud grating, grinding, rattling, or other noise are prohibited.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quiet Hours?

10:00 PM - 7:00 AM (for musical instruments, amplified sound, shouting, crowd noises, and residential garage/service station operation)..

Construction?

Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.

Who to call?

Use Non-Emergency Police: 402-293-3106 (during business hours), 402-593-4111 (after hours for immediate attention) [cite: 12 (previous step)].

Fines?

Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.

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