Construction Noise Ordinance

For folks in Fairway Hills you will be glad to know the noise next door is required to stop at 10 P.M.

Sec. 10.37. - Equipment and construction activity noise regulations.

Subd 1.

The following activity shall be unlawful on public or private property between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.:

A. Construction activity, including but not limited to: operation, repair, servicing and engine start-up/warm-up of heavy construction equipment; loading and unloading of heavy equipment; and delivery of supplies;            

B. The use of any power tools for construction activity including, but not limited to: saws; jackhammers; nail drivers; impact wrenches; and air compressors;            

C. The use of power lawn or landscape maintenance equipment, including but not limited to: lawn mowers; hedge clippers; grass/weed trimmers; garden tillers; chainsaws; leafblowers; wood chippers; and            

D. Repair and servicing of motor vehicles, recreational vehicles or other vehicles or equipment.

Subd 2.              

Exemption. The following activities are specifically exempted from the prohibitions under this section.

A. Mining and excavation regulated by a mining and excavation permit;

B. All activities and land uses regulated by conditional use permits including but not limited to fuel facilities, fast food establishments, major auto repair, school activities and day care facilities;            

C. Public work construction and maintenance by federal, state, county or city authorities or their contractors and sub-contractors as approved by the city engineer;            

D. Snow removal activities;

E. Emergency public works repair/construction; and

F. Parking lot maintenance or sweeping.