Noise Ordinances in Yuma, AZ (2026)
4 verified noise ordinances for Yuma, Arizona, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Barking Dogs
Yuma bars owners from letting any mammal, bird or fowl excessively bark, howl or make noise that disturbs the peace. Excessive requires complaints from at least two households. A first violation only draws a written warning; repeat violations escalate to civil fines.
Yuma Barking Dog Noise Rule
Some RestrictionsYuma City Code § 130-005
(A) It shall be unlawful for any person or legal entity to permit any animal within the person's or entity's care, custody or control to excessively bark, howl, or make other noises by day or night that disturbs the peace and quiet of any person. (B) For purpose of § 130-005, ANIMAL is defined as any mammal, bird, or fowl. (C) For purposes of § 130-005, EXCESSIVELY requires complaints fro...
Aircraft Noise
Yuma experiences significant aircraft noise from MCAS Yuma (one of the busiest military air stations for training) and Yuma International Airport. Military aircraft noise is federally regulated and exempt from local ordinances.
Yuma Aircraft Noise
Some RestrictionsFAA Guidance
The National Airspace System helps people and goods travel safely and freely. While there are many benefits to air travel, aviation noise can be a concern for communities. The FAA is limited by the simple reality that aircraft make noise. Addressing this concern requires collaboration among the FAA, air carriers, airports, aircraft manufacturers, research universities, other stakeholders and in...
Decibel Limits
Yuma caps electronically amplified sound reaching any residential 'receiving property' at 70 dB maximum (Lmax) and 55 dB continuous (Leq) during evening hours, dropping to 65 dB and 50 dB overnight, under City Code Chapter 133. A violation is a class 1 misdemeanor, and the city can also seek a civil injunction plus attorneys' fees against repeat offenders.
Yuma Noise Decibel Limits
Some RestrictionsYuma City Code § 133-02
(A) No person shall engage in, cause, suffer, allow, facilitate or permit any activity or use of land involving the creation, playing, reproduction, or transmittal of electronically amplified sound in such a manner that, regardless of the intent of the person engaging in, causing, suffering, allowing, facilitating or permitting that activity or use of land, the sound pressure level from the e...
Vehicle Noise
Yuma bars drivers from intentionally accelerating, braking or taking curves in a way that makes tires squeal loudly on the roadway. Section 211-05 targets deliberate tire noise and roadway damage together, giving police a specific traffic offense to cite for burnouts and hard launches near homes and businesses.
Yuma Unnecessary Tire Noise Ban
Some RestrictionsYuma City Code § 211-05
§ 211-05 Unnecessary Tire Noise. No person shall intentionally operate any vehicle at such a speed on a curve or turn, or intentionally accelerate or decelerate any vehicle in such a manner as to create loud or unnecessary noise through the squealing of tires on the surface of the roadway or to cause damage to the roadway.