Noise Ordinances in Pleasanton, CA (2026)
6 verified noise ordinances for Pleasanton, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Quiet Hours
Pleasanton has no separate "quiet hours" chapter, but § 9.04.070 confines the general daytime noise exemption to 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays and 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. on Sundays and holidays, meaning the full 60/70/75 dBA limits apply strictly at all other, effectively nighttime, hours.
Pleasanton Nighttime Noise Curfew
Some RestrictionsPleasanton Municipal Code § 9.04.070
Any noise which does not produce a noise level exceeding 70 dBA at a distance of 25 feet under its most noisy condition of use shall be exempt from the provisions of Sections 9.04.030, 9.04.040 and 9.04.060(A) of this chapter between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. daily, except Sundays and holidays, when the exemption herein shall apply between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Construction Hours
Construction, alteration or repair work under a valid city permit in Pleasanton may run 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily except Sunday and holidays, when hours narrow to 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Equipment must stay at or below 83 dBA measured 25 feet away, or 86 dBA at the property line.
Pleasanton Construction Noise Hours
Some RestrictionsPleasanton Municipal Code § 9.04.100
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. daily, except Sunday and holidays, when the exemption shall apply between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., construction, alteration or repair activities which are authorized by a valid city permit shall be allowed if they meet at least one of the following noise limitations: A. No individual piece of equi...
Barking Dogs
Pleasanton makes it unlawful for a dog owner to knowingly let the animal bark loudly enough, long enough, or in a location that disturbs a reasonable person's peace and quiet. Watchdogs are protected only if the owner quiets them promptly and never leaves them unattended where barking would disturb neighbors.
Pleasanton Barking Dog Nuisance Rule
Some RestrictionsPleasanton Municipal Code § 7.08.010
It is unlawful and a nuisance for any owner of any animal to knowingly permit or tolerate the animal, by any barking or other noise or sound of loudness, duration and location, to disturb any reasonable person's peace and quiet. This section shall not be construed to prohibit the keeping of any watchdog, provided the owner thereof takes immediate steps to quiet the dog whenever it barks; and pr...
Leaf Blower Rules
Pleasanton bans gasoline-powered leaf blowers outright: since June 1, 2024, operating one anywhere in the city at any time is unlawful. Battery and electric blowers remain legal but are treated as a noise source and must comply with Chapter 9.04's decibel limits.
Pleasanton Gas Leaf Blower Ban
Heavy RestrictionsPleasanton Municipal Code § 9.06.030
Beginning June 1, 2024, it is unlawful for any person to operate a gasoline-powered leaf blower at any time in the city. (Ord. 2250, 12/19/2023) ... "Gasoline-powered leaf blower" means any leaf blower directly powered by an internal combustion engine using gasoline, alcohol or other liquid or gases fluid. ... Leaf blowers are a machine or device subject to the noise regulations of Chapter 9.04.
Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound
Pleasanton bans amplifiers, boosters, electrified instruments and any device that increases sound volume in a park or recreation facility unless the director gives written permission first. A separate ban stops park noise from a radio, tape or other device from exceeding the citywide noise limits in Section 9.04.060.
Pleasanton Park Amplified Sound Permit Rule
Some RestrictionsPleasanton Municipal Code § 13.08.180
No person in a park and recreation facility shall use amplifiers, amplifying equipment, microphones, boosters, electrified musical instruments or any other type of electronic or mechanical device used to increase the wattage and volume of electronically or otherwise produced sound, without the written permission of the director. No person in a park and recreation facility, by use of a radio, ta...
Decibel Limits
Pleasanton sets hard dBA ceilings by zoning: 60 dBA at the property line for residential uses, 70 dBA for commercial, and 75 dBA for industrial, measured with an A-weighted precision sound level meter under Chapter 9.04's noise regulations.
Pleasanton Noise Decibel Limits by Zone
Some RestrictionsPleasanton Municipal Code §§ 9.04.030, 9.04.040, 9.04.050
Residential Property. No person shall produce or allow to be produced by any machine, animal, device, or any combination of the same, on residential property, noise level in excess of 60 dBA at any point outside of the property plane, unless otherwise provided in this chapter. ... No person shall produce or allow to be produced by any machine, animal, device, or any combination of the same on c...
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