Noise Ordinances in Folsom, CA (2026)
8 verified noise ordinances for Folsom, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Quiet Hours
Folsom Municipal Code Title 8 establishes nighttime quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM. Residential noise that is plainly audible at 50 feet or crosses a property line and disturbs a reasonable person is prohibited. Violations handled by Folsom Police non-emergency dispatch.
Noise: Quiet Hours
Some RestrictionsConstruction Hours
Construction in Folsom is permitted Monday-Saturday 7 AM to 7 PM. No construction noise allowed on Sundays or legal holidays without a special permit from the Community Development Department. Interior work inaudible from property line may be exempt.
Noise: Construction Hours
Some RestrictionsBarking Dogs
Folsom prohibits habitual barking that disturbs neighbors. Continuous barking for more than 20 minutes, or intermittent barking over an hour, can trigger enforcement through Sacramento County Animal Care, which handles animal control under contract with the city.
Noise: Barking Dogs
Some RestrictionsLeaf Blower Rules
Folsom permits leaf blowers during daytime hours only (7 AM-7 PM weekdays, 8 AM-7 PM weekends). California AB 1346 bans sale of new gas-powered leaf blowers statewide as of January 1, 2024. Electric/battery blowers remain legal but subject to noise hour limits.
Noise: Leaf Blowers
Some RestrictionsCal. Health & Safety Code Sec. 43018.11 (AB 1346 - Zero-Emission Small Off-Road Engines / Leaf Blowers)
43018.11 to the Health and Safety Code, relating to air pollution. [ Approved by Governor October 09, 2021. Filed with Secretary of State October 09, 2021. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 1346, Berman. Air pollution: small off-road engines. Existing law imposes various limitations on the emissions of air contaminants for the control of air pollution from vehicular and nonvehicular sources. Ex...
Amplified Music & Events
Amplified music in Folsom is restricted by the general noise ordinance. Outdoor amplified sound plainly audible 50 feet from a private residence, or crossing a property line during quiet hours, is prohibited. Commercial venues in the Historic District require special event permits.
Noise: Amplified Music
Some RestrictionsAircraft Noise
Folsom is not directly under a major approach path but experiences general aviation traffic from Mather Airport (5 miles southwest) and overflights from Sacramento Executive. Aircraft noise is federally preempted under 49 USC §40103 — cities cannot regulate airspace operations.
Noise: Aircraft Noise
Few RestrictionsIndustrial Noise
Commercial and industrial noise in Folsom is capped at 65 dBA daytime / 55 dBA nighttime at the property line when adjoining residential zones. Commercial operations along East Bidwell, Iron Point, and the Intel campus must comply with the General Plan Noise Element and any conditional use permit limits.
Noise: Commercial Noise
Some RestrictionsVehicle Noise
Modified exhaust, loud mufflers, and excessive acceleration on Folsom streets violate CA Vehicle Code §27150-27151 (muffler requirement) and §23130 (vehicle noise limits). Folsom Police enforce both state vehicle code and Folsom Municipal Code §8.42 for stationary vehicle noise.
Noise: Vehicle Noise
Some RestrictionsCalifornia Vehicle Code §27150
27150. (a) Every motor vehicle equipped with an internal combustion engine and subject to registration shall at all times be equipped with an adequate muffler in constant operation and properly maintained to prevent any excessive or unusual noise, and no muffler or exhaust system shall be equipped with a cutout, bypass, or similar device. (b) Except as provided in Division 16.5 (commencing with...
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