Noise Ordinances in Sedona, AZ (2026)
7 verified noise ordinances for Sedona, Arizona, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Quiet Hours
Sedona City Code §8.25.060 prohibits unnecessary, excessive, or offensive noise in residential areas and sets strict quiet hours from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. for yelling, shouting, or loud disturbing noise.
Sedona Unnecessary Noise in Residential Areas
Some RestrictionsSedona City Code §8.25.060(B)
It is unlawful in residential areas for any person without justification to yell, shout, make unreasonably loud and disturbing noise, or allow any such noises to occur on one's property, between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., or at any time so as to disturb the quiet, comfort, or repose of a reasonable person of ordinary sensitivity.
Construction Hours
Sedona City Code §8.25.050 restricts construction in or within 250 feet of a residential zone to 6:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Outside that buffer, construction may begin at 5:00 a.m.
Sedona Construction Noise Hours
Some RestrictionsBarking Dogs
Sedona's animal control code prohibits keeping any animal that disturbs the peace by barking, howling, or other persistent noise, especially during the 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. quiet-hours window under §8.25.060.
Sedona Animal Noise Disturbance
Some RestrictionsLeaf Blower Rules
Sedona City Code §8.25.030 allows operation of power tools and lawn maintenance equipment — including leaf blowers — in residential areas between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., provided equipment is properly functioning with mufflers.
Sedona Power Tool and Lawn Equipment Hours
Some RestrictionsAmplified Music & Events
Sedona City Code §8.25.120 lets sound sources apply for a temporary sound permit (fee $100) to exceed community noise standards. Special events with valid city permits are also exempt from the standard decibel limits.
Sedona Temporary Sound Permit and Amplification
Some RestrictionsDecibel Limits
Sedona City Code §8.25.030 prohibits noise that exceeds community noise standards for more than 15 minutes in commercial and industrial areas, or 5 minutes in residential areas.
Sedona Community Noise Standards
Some RestrictionsVehicle Noise
Vehicle exhaust and engine noise in Sedona is governed by Arizona state law (A.R.S. §28-955 muffler requirements) plus the community noise standards in Sedona City Code §8.25.030.
Sedona Vehicle Noise Standards
Some RestrictionsLooking for Yavapai County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Sedona city rules.
Noise Ordinances in Yavapai County →