Fremont, CA
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Fremont, CA.
Ordinance Summary
Fremont, CA noise ordinances, adopted April 6, 2021, prohibit disturbing, excessive, and offensive noises between 10 PM and 7 AM daily. The ordinance, found in Chapter 9.25 of the Municipal Code, aims to protect the peace, health, safety, and general welfare of citizens from unreasonable noise.
Quiet Hours
10 PM - 7 AM
Police Non-Emergency
(510) 790-6800 option 3Decibel Limits
"The Fremont noise ordinance primarily defines violations based on whether noise is "disturbing, excessive, or offensive" to a reasonable person, rather than setting specific decibel limits for general application. Factors considered include sound level of objectionable noise, ambient noise, and proximity to residential sleeping facilities."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction activity for development projects within 500 feet of residences, lodging facilities, nursing homes, or inpatient hospitals is limited to weekdays 7 AM to 7 PM and Saturdays or holidays 9 AM to 6 PM; no Sunday construction is allowed. Resident homeowners performing construction on their own single-family detached home are limited to weekdays 7 AM to 8 PM and weekends 8 AM to 8 PM.
Operating loudspeakers, public address systems, or similar devices between 10 PM and 7 AM is prohibited if it disturbs the peace of neighboring residents. Operating musical instruments, audio equipment, television sets, or similar devices between 10 PM and 7 AM is a violation if plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet from the source.
It is unlawful for any person in charge of an animal to permit it to emit any noise that is disturbing, excessive, or offensive, or that unreasonably disturbs the peace and comfort of inhabitants.
The sustained operation or use of any electric or gasoline-powered motor or engine, or the repair/modification of any automobile, motorcycle, or similar mechanical device, is prohibited between 10 PM and 7 AM if plainly audible from any residential property line, unless enclosed within a sound-insulated structure. Driving motorcycles or motor-driven cycles on non-public or unapproved private streets is generally prohibited.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
10 PM - 7 AM.
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: (510) 790-6800 option 3.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
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