Outdoor Events and Noise Policy/Variance

Outdoor Events

• Reserving outdoor space
  • Outdoor space can be reserved through Reservations
  • Facilities Services’ Grounds Crew will be notified of the event by Reservations after you have booked the space
• Create a Rain Plan
  • Reserve an indoor space that will meet the event needs
  • Determine who and when a decision will be made about whether the event will be inside or outside and inform Reservations. Note, depending on the size of the event, Facilities and Reservations may determine the date the rain call must be made by

Noise Policy and Considerations

• Noise Restrictions
  • There cannot be any amplified music after 8:00pm without a noise variance from the City of St. Paul
  • There cannot be any amplified music when classes are being held
• Obtaining a noise variance
  • You must meet with a Campus Operations staff member regarding the appropriate space for your event as well as to discuss the need and process for getting a sound variance from the City of St. Paul
  • Applications for a sound variance must be received at least 45 days in advance
  • Fill out and submit a sound variance form to the City of St. Paul
    • This form can be found at www.stpaul.gov by searching “Sound Level Variance Application”
  • Required submission fee is $172.00