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Sec. 5-14-16 - Loud noise prohibited.  No registrant or permittee, nor any person in his behalf, shall shout, cry out, blow a horn, ring a bell or use any sound-amplifying device on any of the streets, alleys, parks or other public places of the city or upon private premises where sound of sufficient volume is emitted or produced therefrom to be capable of being plainly heard upon the streets, alleys, parks and other public places.

Sec. 8-7-8 - (b) Noises Prohibited; Construction or Repair of Buildings, or Construction Work; provides that no construction work shall take place outside the listed hours of 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Monday through Saturday, nor 12:00 Noon to 10:00 PM Sunday unless a permit is obtained from the City of Rochester for a variance from these hours.

(c) Parties and gatherings. No person shall, between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., attend or participate in any party or gathering of four or more persons from which noise emanates in sufficient volume to disturb the peace, quiet, comfort or repose of reasonable persons of ordinary sensibilities in any hospital or office, or in any dwelling, hotel, motel or other type of residence, or of any persons in the vicinity, nor shall any person visit or remain in any dwelling, structure or place where such party or gathering is taking place, except persons who have gone there for the purpose of abating such noise or disturbance.

To report a Noise Complaint, contact Police Dispatch at 507-328-6800