Noise Ordinances in Yakima, WA (2026)

Yakima Municipal Code § 6.04.180(F)(15)

Sounds created by construction or lawn and garden equipment from six a.m. to ten p.m. weekdays and from eight a.m. to ten p.m. Sundays and legal holidays; 16. Sounds created by lawfully established commercial and industrial uses; 17. Sounds originating from regularly scheduled events at parks, such as public address systems for base-ball games or park concerts; and 18. Sounds permitted...

Yakima Municipal Code § 6.20.280

It is unlawful for any person in control of premises to keep, harbor or maintain thereon any dog or dogs which individually or together habitually bark, growl, yelp, howl or whine so loudly and for such a duration of fifteen minutes or more substantiated by a verified complaint. Consistent but intermittent noise for the specified time period may be considered. A violation of this section is a c...

Yakima Municipal Code § 9.70.090(6)(N)

Outdoor music and entertainment shall be limited to performing between the hours of ten a.m. and ten p.m. Exceptions to the time constraints may be made if recommended by the economic development manager and approved by the city manager. The event producer/applicant is required to provide the schedule of artists and entertainers to the city no later than forty-five days prior to the event or as...

Yakima Municipal Code § 15.30.060

Any Class (2) development which occurs within zone 4A prior to the extension of the runway shall be required, as a precedent condition of approval, to record a deed declaration with the Yakima County auditor which specifically recognizes the preexistence of the airport and the right of aircraft over flight, as well as acknowledging and accepting all responsibility for exposure to noise, vibrati...

Yakima Municipal Code § 6.04.180(D)(4)-(6), (F)(16), (H)

D. Specific Noises Prohibited. ... 4. Musical Instruments, Sound Systems, Etc. The creation or allowing of frequent, repetitive or continuous sounds which emanate from any building, structure, residence, apartment or condominium which unreasonably disturbs or interferes with the peace, comfort and repose of others, or which is plainly audible greater than fifty feet from the edge of the source'...

Yakima Municipal Code § 9.50.260(a)-(d)

(a) It is unlawful to operate any vehicle in such a manner as to cause any unnecessary or unreasonably loud noise, whether due to sudden starting, sudden stopping, exhaust explosion, lack of proper muffler, or by any other means. (b) It is unlawful for any vehicle, other than any vehicle of any municipal fire department, to use compression braking, also known as engine braking or "jake brakes,"...