Noise from Specific Sources in Monterey, CA (2026)
1 verified noise from specific sources rules for Monterey, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Generator Noise
Monterey City Code § 38-111(A)(5)(a) exempts noise from emergency generators and standby machinery from the zoning code's decibel limits during a genuine power outage or emergency, but only if the generator sits outside any required front yard setback and, if within 10 feet of a property line, uses a noise-reduction enclosure or generator-rated soundproofing.
Monterey's Emergency Generator Noise Exception
Some RestrictionsMonterey City Code § 38-111(A)(5)(a)
5. Exceptions.The following are not subject to the provisions of this section: a.Noise created by emergency generators or any standby machinery or equipment necessarily operated during an emergency as defined in Section 22-18(a)(1) when the following requirements are met: (i)Emergency generators exempt under this section shall not be located within any required front yard setback. (ii)Emergency...
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