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.
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Some RestrictionsConstruction Hours
Construction in Clovis permitted 7 AM-7 PM Mon-Sat. No Sunday or federal holiday construction without a permit. City projects exempt.
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Some RestrictionsBarking 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.
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Some RestrictionsLeaf 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.
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Some RestrictionsAmplified 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.
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Some RestrictionsAircraft 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 RestrictionsIndustrial 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.
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Some RestrictionsDecibel 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 RestrictionsOutdoor 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 RestrictionsLooking for Fresno County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Clovis city rules.
Noise Ordinances in Fresno County →