Fresno, CA
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Fresno, CA.
Ordinance Summary
Fresno, CA noise ordinances, specifically Article 1 of Chapter 10 of the City Code, prohibit excessive noise causing discomfort to reasonable persons. Residential areas have decibel limits of 60 dBA daytime (7 AM-7 PM) and 50 dBA nighttime (10 PM-7 AM). Commercial areas have higher limits, with penalties for violations including fines up to $1,000 and possible jail time.
Quiet Hours
10 PM-7 AM (Residential Nighttime)
Police Non-Emergency
(559) 621-7000Decibel Limits
"The City of Fresno Code of Ordinances specifies these limits. Industrial areas are subject to general prohibitions on excessive noise. Places of public entertainment in Fresno County are not to exceed 95 dBA without a warning sign."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
Non-emergency construction activities in Fresno County are limited to daytime hours.
The City of Fresno's general noise prohibitions cover radios, musical instruments, phonographs, television sets, or other machines for amplification or reproduction of sound. Places of public entertainment in Fresno County exceeding 95 dBA must display a warning.
Noise from animals, specifically continuous noise from neighbors, is subject to general noise ordinances and can lead to complaints in Fresno County.
Noise from vehicles is covered under general noise prohibitions in Fresno County.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
10 PM-7 AM (Residential Nighttime).
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: (559) 621-7000.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
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