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1. What should I do if I have a noise complaint?

The Riley County Police Department (“RCPD”) enforces the noise ordinance.  To report a noise complaint, call the RCPD’s non-emergency number at (785) 537-2112.  A dispatcher will take your complaint, and the RCPD will investigate your noise complaint to determine whether a violation has occurred. 

If your noise complaint relates to barking dogs or noisy animals, the RCPD may forward your noise complaint to the City’s Animal Control officers.

2. Will the RCPD give me a warning if I have a noise violation?

The ordinance does not require the RCPD officer to give you a warning, and the RCPD officer may issue you a ticket if you violate the noise ordinance.  The RCPD officer can issue the ticket to any person who is making, continuing, causing or allowing a noise violation.

3. Does the City have a noise permit for special events?

No.  The City does not have a noise permit.  Any activity at your property must comply with the noise ordinance.

4. When does a noise violate the noise ordinance?

The City’s ordinance sets forth the noise restrictions and rules.