Noise Ordinances in Tucson, AZ (2026)
9 verified noise ordinances for Tucson, Arizona, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Quiet Hours
Tucson Code §16-31 sets quiet hours 10 PM–7 AM with daytime limit of 70 dBA and nighttime limit of 62 dBA at the receiving property line. Both objective (dB) and subjective (disturbance) standards apply.
Tucson Quiet Hours & Nighttime Noise Rules
Some RestrictionsConstruction Hours
Tucson Code §16-31 prohibits construction noise from 8 PM through sunrise Monday–Saturday, and all day Sunday and holidays. Personal residence work allowed sunrise–8 PM Mon–Sat.
Tucson Construction Noise Hours & Limits
Some RestrictionsBarking Dogs
Tucson Code §16-31 prohibits owning or harboring any animal that frequently or continuously howls, barks, or makes other sounds that disturb neighbors. Fines up to $500 per offense.
Tucson Barking Dog & Animal Noise Rules
Some RestrictionsLeaf Blower Rules
Tucson regulates leaf blowers under the general noise ordinance in Tucson City Code Chapter 16. Gas-powered leaf blowers must not exceed 65 decibels at 50 feet and are restricted to daytime hours. Landscaping equipment is prohibited before 7 AM on weekdays and 8 AM on weekends and holidays, with an evening cutoff of 10 PM.
Noise: Leaf Blower Rules
Some RestrictionsAmplified Music & Events
Tucson restricts amplified music under Tucson City Code Chapter 16 with decibel limits of 62 dBA in residential zones from 10 PM to 7 AM and 72 dBA during daytime hours. Amplified sound that is plainly audible at 50 feet from the property line is presumptively a violation, regardless of exact decibel reading.
Noise: Amplified Music
Some RestrictionsAircraft Noise
Aircraft noise in Tucson is governed primarily by federal FAA regulations and cannot be locally prohibited. However, Tucson and Pima County maintain Airport Environs Zones around Tucson International Airport and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base with disclosure requirements, construction restrictions, and sound attenuation standards for new residential development.
Noise: Aircraft Noise
Few RestrictionsIndustrial Noise
Industrial noise in Tucson is capped at 72 dBA at industrial property lines during the day and 67 dBA at night under Tucson City Code Chapter 16. Facilities adjacent to residential zones must meet the stricter residential limits at the shared boundary rather than their own zone limit.
Noise: Industrial Noise
Heavy RestrictionsDecibel Limits
Tucson City Code Chapter 16 sets maximum sound levels by zone and time of day: 62 dBA residential daytime, 52 dBA residential nighttime, 67 dBA commercial daytime, 62 dBA commercial nighttime, 72 dBA industrial daytime, and 67 dBA industrial nighttime. Measurements are taken at the receiving property line, not at the noise source.
Noise: Decibel Limits
Some RestrictionsOutdoor Music
Outdoor music in Tucson is subject to the same decibel limits as amplified music generally, with 62 dBA in residential zones and 67 dBA in commercial zones after 10 PM. Fourth Avenue and downtown entertainment districts allow live outdoor music until midnight on weekends with a venue permit.
Noise: Outdoor Music
Some RestrictionsLooking for Pima County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Tucson city rules.
Noise Ordinances in Pima County →