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Noise Ordinances in Clovis, CA (2026)

9 verified noise ordinances for Clovis, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Quiet Hours

Clovis Municipal Code Chapter 5.24 prohibits loud/unreasonable noise 10 PM-7 PM. Residential max 55 dBA night, 65 dBA day at property line.

noise/quiet-hours

Some Restrictions

Construction Hours

Construction in Clovis permitted 7 AM-7 PM Mon-Sat. No Sunday or federal holiday construction without a permit. City projects exempt.

noise/construction-hours

Some Restrictions

Barking Dogs

Clovis Municipal Code §6.04 prohibits habitual barking/noise from dogs. Continuous barking 10+ minutes or intermittent 30+ minutes can be cited as a nuisance.

noise/barking-dogs

Some Restrictions

Leaf Blower Rules

Clovis allows gas and electric leaf blowers during construction hours (7 AM-7 PM). No outright ban. CA AB 1346 phases out new gas-powered sales statewide starting 2024.

noise/leaf-blower-rules

Some Restrictions

Amplified Music & Events

Amplified music audible beyond the property line during quiet hours violates CMC §5.24. Special event sound permits required for Old Town Clovis events.

noise/amplified-music

Some Restrictions

Aircraft Noise

Clovis has no local aircraft noise ordinance. The City is about 8 miles from Fresno Yosemite International Airport, and CMC 9.22.080(F)(4) exempts federally preempted activities.

Clovis Aircraft Noise

Few Restrictions

Industrial Noise

Industrial noise in Clovis capped at 70 dBA at receiving property line (commercial/industrial zones). Residential-adjacent facilities must meet 55/65 dBA residential limits.

noise/industrial-noise

Some Restrictions

Decibel Limits

CMC 9.22.080 sets residential exterior limits at 55 dBA day and 50 dBA night (15-min Leq). Interior limits are 45/40 dBA. Impulsive noise may exceed the standard by up to 20 dBA.

Clovis Decibel Limits

Some Restrictions

Outdoor Music

CMC 5.27.603 requires permits for amplified outdoor music audible beyond property lines. Vehicle-mounted sound devices are banned on streets under CMC 5.27.608.

Clovis Outdoor Music Rules

Some Restrictions

Looking for Fresno County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Clovis city rules.

Noise Ordinances in Fresno County