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Noise from Specific Sources in West Valley City, UT (2026)

5 verified noise from specific sources rules for West Valley City, Utah, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

HVAC & Mechanical Noise

West Valley City limits fixed equipment like HVAC and AC condensers to zone-based sound levels: 50-55 dB(A) in residential zones, 55-60 dB(A) in commercial, and 75-80 dB(A) in manufacturing zones.

HVAC Noise Standards, West Valley City

Some Restrictions

West Valley City Municipal Code § 24-22-109(1)

It shall be a violation of these rules and regulations for any person to operate or permit the operation of any stationary source of sound creating a ninetieth percentile sound pressure level (L90) for any measurement period... that exceeds the limits set forth for the following zones when measured at the boundary or at any point within the property affected by the noise: Residential/Agricultur...

Bar & Nightclub Noise

West Valley City caps interior sound at 100 dB(A) in enclosed bars, nightclubs, and other places of public entertainment, and requires a posted hearing-impairment warning sign near every public entrance.

Bar and Nightclub Noise Rules, West Valley City

Some Restrictions

West Valley City Municipal Code § 24-22-108(10)

(10) Enclosed Places of Public Entertainment. a. In addition to the above requirements, it is a violation if the maximum sound pressure levels of 100 dB(A), as read with the slow response on a sound level meter, is produced inside any enclosed place of public entertainment, that is normally occupied by a customer, unless a conspicuous and legible sign at least 225 square inches in area is poste...

Car Alarm Limits

West Valley City bans sounding a vehicle horn or signaling device, including a car alarm, for an unnecessary and unreasonable period under its noise ordinance's specific prohibitions.

West Valley City Vehicle Alarm Noise Rule

Some Restrictions

West Valley City Municipal Code § 24-22-108(1)

(1) Horns and Signaling Devices. The sounding of any horn or signaling device on any truck, automobile, motorcycle, emergency vehicle or other vehicle, except as a danger warning signal as provided in the motor vehicle code of the State of Utah, or the sounding of any such signaling device for an unnecessary and unreasonable period of time. [Violation if] plainly audible at the property boundar...

Generator Noise

Home generators in West Valley City may not exceed 74 dB(A) at 50 feet during normal use, but the limit relaxes to 80 dB(A) while running during a power outage or routine maintenance.

Generator Noise Limits, West Valley City

Some Restrictions

West Valley City Municipal Code § 24-22-108(8)

(8) Domestic Power Equipment. Operating or permitting to be operated any power equipment rated five horsepower or less used for home or building repair, grounds maintenance, or residential power generation... a. Any such power equipment which emits a sound pressure level in excess of 74 dB(A) measured at a distance of 50 feet... c. Except that use of residential power generation equipment durin...

Delivery Truck Noise

West Valley City prohibits loading, unloading, or container-handling noise that's plainly audible at the property line between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., or audible 50 feet away at any hour, under Municipal Code § 24-22-108(6).

Delivery Truck Noise Rules, West Valley City

Some Restrictions

West Valley City Municipal Code § 24-22-108(6)

The following acts are declared to be in violation of these rules and regulations if they occur between the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. and are plainly audible at the property boundary of the source; or if they occur at any time so as to be plainly audible at 50 feet from the source of the noise disturbance. ... (6) Loading Operation. Loading, unloading, opening or otherwise handling boxe...

Looking for Salt Lake County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement West Valley City city rules.

Noise from Specific Sources in Salt Lake County