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Noise Ordinances in Ridgecrest, CA (2026)

4 verified noise ordinances for Ridgecrest, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Quiet Hours

Ridgecrest prohibits unnecessary noise that disturbs residents under its municipal code. Quiet hours are generally enforced from 10 PM to 7 AM in residential areas.

Ridgecrest Quiet Hours & Noise Ordinance

Some Restrictions

Construction Hours

Construction noise in Ridgecrest is restricted to daytime weekday and Saturday hours under the RMC. No construction is permitted on Sundays without special authorization.

Ridgecrest Construction Noise Hours

Some Restrictions

Barking Dogs

Persistent barking that constitutes a nuisance is prohibited under the Ridgecrest Municipal Code. Ridgecrest Animal Control responds to barking dog complaints.

Ridgecrest Barking Dog Regulations

Some Restrictions

Aircraft Noise

Aircraft noise in Ridgecrest is regulated by the FAA and the adjacent Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake (NAWS). Local ordinances do not govern military or commercial aircraft.

Ridgecrest Aircraft Noise (China Lake NAWS)

Few Restrictions

Looking for Kern County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Ridgecrest city rules.

Noise Ordinances in Kern County