San Diego, CA Noise Ordinance
Quiet Hours: Generally 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. in residential zones; amplified sound curfew is 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Residential Decibel Limit: Single Family: 50 dB (7AM-7PM); Multi-Family: 55 dB (7AM-7PM); All Other Residential: 60 dB (7AM-7PM) (Day) / Single Family: 40 dB (10PM-7AM); Multi-Family: 45 dB (10PM-7AM); All Other Residential: 50 dB (10PM-7AM) (Night)
Summary: San Diego, CA noise ordinances, primarily Municipal Code Section 59.5.04, prohibit disturbing, excessive, or offensive noise that causes discomfort or annoyance. Residential quiet hours are generally 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., with specific decibel limits varying by zoning and time of day. Construction and amplified sound have strict regulations, and violations can lead to fines up to $1,000, or $2,500 for severe construction noise issues.