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Noise from Specific Sources in Milpitas, CA (2026)

2 verified noise from specific sources rules for Milpitas, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Bar & Nightclub Noise

A Milpitas bar or restaurant may run outdoor music only as an accessory use in the C1, C2, TC, MXD or MXD3 zones, and only between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., under Municipal Code § V-213-3(b) 3.05; the decibel cap sits in the companion 3.06.

Milpitas Bar and Restaurant Outdoor Noise Rule

Some Restrictions

Milpitas Municipal Code § V-213-3(b) 3.05

Outdoor music shall be permitted on real property in the C1, C2, TC, MXD and MXD3 zoning districts (per Title XIII of the Milpitas Municipal Code) as an accessory use to a restaurant or bar that is a principal permitted use or approved conditional use. Outdoor music shall be permitted between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.

Generator Noise

Milpitas caps backup generator noise from wireless telecommunication facilities at 40 decibels measured at an adjacent residential property line under Municipal Code Section XIII-C.10.240.F.7.c. Near nonresidential property the limit rises to 50 dBA from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and drops to 40 dBA overnight, and generators may run only during outages or scheduled weekday testing.

Milpitas Cell Site Generator Noise Limit

Some Restrictions

Milpitas Municipal Code § XIII-C.10.240.F.7.c

c.Noise. Telecommunication facilities and any related equipment, including backup generators and air conditioning units, shall not generate continuous noise in excess of 40 decibels (dBa) measured at the property line of any adjacent residential property, and shall not generate continuous noise in excess of 50 dBa during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and 40 dBa during the hours of 10:00 ...

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Noise from Specific Sources in Santa Clara County