Can You Legally Get In Trouble For Cutting Grass Too Early in MI?

There's nothing more annoying than trying to sleep in on the weekend only to be awoken bright and early by the sounds of a lawn mower.

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While most Michiganders are usually respectful when it comes to this topic, there's always one that doesn't have a care in the world. These are the people who love to fire up that lawnmower first thing in the morning while most people are still sleeping.

Thankfully, I live in a quiet neighborhood where everyone is always respectful to one another. Not everyone can be so lucky.

Can You Legally Get In Trouble For Cutting Grass Too Early in MI?

Michigan has no specific statewide law that dictates the exact time that you can legally mow your grass. However, many local ordinances do have noise ordinances that restrict noisy activities, including lawn mowing, during certain hours to maintain a peaceful environment for residents.

Most local ordinances suggest waiting until around 8 or 9 a.m. to start mowing, as this is a more reasonable time when most people are awake and won't freak out about it.

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Personally, I usually wait until at least 10 a.m. before I start cutting my grass unless someone in my neighborhood is already out there cutting theirs. If someone else is already there, it's fair game at that point.

How Late is Too Late to Cut Your Grass in Michigan?

Again, you need to look up your city or township's noise ordinances to find out when you can legally mow your grass. However, you're usually fine if you're cutting grass before the sun goes. Usually, 8 am-10 pm is pretty standard for the most part.