Salinas, CA
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Salinas, CA.
Ordinance Summary
Salinas, CA noise ordinances, primarily Chapter 21A, prohibit unnecessary and excessive noise, with specific quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM for 'Class B' (residential activities like home construction) and 'Class C' noises, and 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM for amplified sound and loud parties. Violations can lead to fines starting at $100.
Quiet Hours
General loud noise is prohibited between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM. Amplified sound and loud parties are restricted from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
Police Non-Emergency
831-758-7321Decibel Limits
"While police use sound meters for vehicle noise, specific decibel limits for residential or commercial areas are not publicly detailed in the provided ordinances."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
Class B noise, which includes home construction projects, is unlawful between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM. General construction hours are typically 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on non-holiday weekdays, with special permits required for work outside these hours.
Unlawful between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM. Sound must not be unreasonably loud, raucous, jarring, disturbing, or a nuisance. It cannot disrupt hospitals, churches, schools, courthouses, or city facilities. A registration statement is required for public use of loudspeakers/sound-amplifying equipment on public property, except for religious services.
Animal owners shall not allow animals to disturb any person by barking or howling. Chickens and roosters are prohibited within City limits.
It is unlawful for a vehicle to have excessive or unusual noise (California Vehicle Code 27.151 B). Vehicles must not be parked on any public street for more than 72 consecutive hours. Inoperable vehicles are prohibited on private property unless stored inside a garage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
General loud noise is prohibited between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM. Amplified sound and loud parties are restricted from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM..
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: 831-758-7321.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
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