West Valley City, UT
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for West Valley City, UT.
Ordinance Summary
West Valley City, UT noise ordinances, under Chapter 24-22 "Noise Control (Regulation #21)," prohibit excessive noise plainly audible at property boundaries between 10 PM and 7 AM. Decibel limits range from 50-55 dB(A) for residential and 55-60 dB(A) for commercial properties during quiet and daytime hours, respectively.
Quiet Hours
10 PM to 7 AM
Police Non-Emergency
801-840-4000Decibel Limits
"Limits apply as the ninetieth percentile sound pressure level (L90) measured at the boundary or within the affected property. Manufacturing zones have limits of 80 dB(A) (day) and 75 dB(A) (night). Corrections may apply for duration and character of sound."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
Prohibited between 10 PM and 7 AM if plainly audible at the property boundary of the source. During other hours, construction work is prohibited in any zone where operation exceeds the sound level limits for a manufacturing zone (80 dB(A) daytime, 75 dB(A) nighttime).
Using or operating any radio, television, musical instrument, or similar device between 10 PM and 7 AM is prohibited if plainly audible at the property boundary of the source, or if plainly audible at 50 feet from the source at any time. Public loudspeakers are restricted in public spaces for commercial advertising, instructions, or music. Enclosed places of public entertainment have a maximum sound pressure level of 100 dB(A) unless a warning sign is posted.
Owning, keeping, possessing, or harboring any animal that causes a noise disturbance by frequent or habitual noisemaking is prohibited.
Sounding any horn or signaling device unnecessarily is prohibited. Operating refuse compacting vehicles that create a sound pressure level exceeding 74 dB(A) at 50 feet is prohibited.
Loading operations are prohibited between 10 PM and 7 AM if plainly audible at the property boundary. Hawkers and peddlers selling by outcry are prohibited in residential areas. Commercial power equipment rated more than five horsepower exceeding 82 dB(A) at 50 feet is prohibited, with specific exceptions. Garbage collection is prohibited between 9 PM and 7 AM in or within 300 feet of residential or agricultural areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
10 PM to 7 AM.
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: 801-840-4000.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
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