Decibel Limits: Elk Grove vs Sacramento
How do decibel limits rules compare between Elk Grove, CA and Sacramento, CA?
Elk Grove and Sacramento have similar restriction levels.
Elk Grove, CA
Sacramento County
County Code Section 6.68.070 sets exterior noise standards for unincorporated Sacramento County: 55 dBA during the day (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) and 50 dBA at night (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.) in residential zones, measured at the affected property, with a 5 dBA reduction for music, speech or tonal noise.
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Sacramento County
Sacramento sets exterior noise limits under SMC 8.68: 55 dBA day and 50 dBA night at residential receptors, with 5 dBA bonuses for commercial and industrial zones.
View full Sacramento rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Elk Grove | Sacramento |
|---|---|---|
| Code section | County Code 6.68.070 (Exterior Noise Standards) | - |
| Residential day limit | 55 dBA (7 a.m.-10 p.m.) | - |
| Residential night limit | 50 dBA (10 p.m.-7 a.m.) | - |
| Tonal/music penalty | Minus 5 dBA | - |
| Ambient adjustment | Limit raised in 5 dBA steps to meet ambient | - |
| Measurement point | >=1 ft inside affected property line, mic 3-5 ft up | - |
| - | - |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Elk Grove FAQ
What is the decibel limit in unincorporated Sacramento County?
Section 6.68.070 sets residential exterior limits of 55 dBA from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 50 dBA from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. The limit drops 5 dBA for music, speech or tonal/impulsive noise, and rises in 5 dBA steps if background noise is already louder.
Where is the noise measured?
EMD measures at a point at least one foot inside the property line of the affected residential property. Where feasible, the microphone is placed three to five feet above ground and at least four feet away from walls or other reflecting surfaces.
Sacramento FAQ
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