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Noise Ordinances in Santa Rosa, CA (2026)

3 verified noise ordinances for Santa Rosa, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Quiet Hours

Santa Rosa regulates noise under City Code Chapter 17-16. Unreasonable noise that disturbs the peace of residential neighborhoods is prohibited, with stricter enforcement during nighttime hours from 10 PM to 7 AM.

Santa Rosa Quiet Hours & Noise Ordinance

Some Restrictions

Construction Hours

Santa Rosa limits construction noise to daytime hours. Residential construction is generally permitted from 7 AM to 8 PM on weekdays and 8 AM to 6 PM on weekends. Work outside these hours requires special approval.

Santa Rosa Construction Noise Hours

Some Restrictions

Barking Dogs

Santa Rosa addresses barking dogs under its animal control and nuisance provisions. Persistent barking that disturbs neighbors is considered a public nuisance. Sonoma County Animal Services handles complaints.

Santa Rosa Barking Dog Regulations

Some Restrictions

Looking for Sonoma County county-wide rules?

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

Noise Ordinances in Sonoma County