Quiet Hours: Chandler vs Phoenix
How do quiet hours rules compare between Chandler, AZ and Phoenix, AZ?
Chandler and Phoenix have similar restriction levels.
Chandler, AZ
Maricopa County
Chandler has NO fixed quiet-hour window — City Code §11-10 prohibits any 'disturbing or unreasonably loud' noise day or night using a reasonable-person standard. Construction within 500 ft of homes is limited to 5 AM–10 PM weekdays and 7 AM–7 PM weekends/holidays (§11-10.2). Violations are misdemeanors (§11-10.4).
View full Chandler rules →Phoenix, AZ
Maricopa County
Phoenix quiet hours are 11 PM–7 AM under City Code §23-14: radios, musical instruments, yelling, and amplified sound are prohibited when they disturb residents. Phoenix uses a qualitative 'unreasonably loud' standard, not fixed residential dBA limits. Construction noise has separate seasonal windows (6 AM/7 AM start, 7 PM stop).
View full Phoenix rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Chandler | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Code Reference | Part III, Chapter 11 | - |
| Standard | Unreasonably loud prohibited | Qualitative (unreasonably loud) |
| Business Hours | Normal operations exempt | - |
| Enforcement | Chandler Police Department | - |
| Quiet Hours | - | 11 PM to 7 AM |
| Equipment | - | 80 dBA max (new) |
| State Law | - | ARS §13-2916 |
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Chandler FAQ
What are Chandler's quiet hours?
Chandler's noise ordinance protects against unreasonably loud noise at all hours, with stricter enforcement during nighttime. Contact Chandler Police for specific time thresholds.
How do I file a noise complaint in Chandler?
Contact the Chandler Police Department non-emergency line at 480-782-4130 or file a report online through the city website for noise disturbances.
Phoenix FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Phoenix?
Phoenix enforces quiet hours under Chapter 23 of the City Code. Amplified music restricted 11 PM to 7 AM. Noise regulations are primarily qualitative ('unreasonably loud') rather than strict decibel thresholds for residential areas.
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Phoenix?
Quiet Hours: 11 PM to 7 AM. Standard: Qualitative (unreasonably loud). Equipment: 80 dBA max (new). State Law: ARS §13-2916.
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