Oceanside, CA
Noise Code

It is unlawful to operate certain construction equipment (e.g., pile drivers, power shovels, pneumatic equipment) in residential zones or within 500 feet thereof between 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. if the noise generated exceeds 50 dBA at any property line, unless an emergency exists. General building construction work hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. On Saturdays, work that is not inherently noise-producing is permitted from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., but concrete pours and roof nailing are not allowed. No work is permitted on Sundays and Federal Holidays, except for emergency work. Grading and equipment operations within ½ mile of a structure used for human occupancy are limited to Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The use or operation of any sound production or reproduction device, radio, musical instrument, loudspeaker, or amplifier in a manner that disturbs the peace, quiet, or comfort of a reasonable person is prohibited. Operation plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet is prima facie evidence of a violation. For short-term rental units, no amplified or reproduced sound, or any other disturbing, excessive, or offensive noise, shall be audible from the property line between 10:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m.

The keeping of any animal or bird that, by causing frequent or long-continued noise, disturbs the comfort or repose of any person of normal sensitivity is prohibited. Barking dog complaints are handled by the San Diego Humane Society.

The intentional sounding of any horn or other signaling device on any vehicle, except as a danger warning, is prohibited, as is creating unreasonably loud or harsh sounds or sounding for an unnecessary period.