Other Information

Noise

Excessive noise is injurious to public health, safety and welfare.  Noise is restricted within the city depending on the time, place and source.  Some exceptions may apply. Review the Noise Code - City Code Sections 10.29.02 for more information.

• Business areas are limited to 65 decibels (dBA).
• Industrial or freeway development zones are limited to 70 decibels (dBA).
• In residential areas, noise shall not exceed 60 dBA for an extended time during the day (7 a.m. - 10 p.m.) and 50 dBA at night.
• If industrial or business operations are adjacent to residential areas then the residential standards shall apply.

Additional resources:

• Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. During this time, loud noises such as industrial operations, chainsaws, leaf blowers, lawn mowers and snow blowers are prohibited. For noise issues outside of normal business hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), contact the Police Department.
• MPCA Noise Program and Decibel Reference Chart
• Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport Noise  (program, flight tracker and filing a flyover complaint)

Air Quality

• MPCA Air Quality
• MPCA Air Quality Trends & Data
• MPCA Noise & Odor
• Radon

Smoking

In Bloomington, Smoking and Vaping is not allowed in any workplace or public places (i.e., parks), or within 25 feet of entrances, windows, or air intakes.

• City Code Section on Smoking Prohibition
• Smokefree Ordinance and Resources
• Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act (MDH)
• Electronic Cigarettes/Vaping (MDH)
• Quitting Smoking