Quiet Hours: Glendale vs Phoenix
How do quiet hours rules compare between Glendale, AZ and Phoenix, AZ?
Glendale and Phoenix have similar restriction levels.
Glendale, AZ
Maricopa County
Glendale regulates noise under Chapter 25, Article V of the City Code. Sound devices audible beyond 125 feet are prohibited when creating excessive noise. Amplified sound between 10 PM and the following morning is specifically restricted.
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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 | Glendale | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Evening Hours | 10 PM to morning | - |
| Sound Distance | 125 ft from premises | - |
| Standard | Reasonable person (qualitative) | Qualitative (unreasonably loud) |
| Code Section | Ch. 25, Art. V | - |
| Quiet Hours | - | 11 PM to 7 AM |
| Equipment | - | 80 dBA max (new) |
| State Law | - | ARS §13-2916 |
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Glendale FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Glendale?
Glendale regulates noise under Chapter 25, Article V of the City Code. Sound devices audible beyond 125 feet are prohibited when creating excessive noise. Amplified sound between 10 PM and the following morning is specifically restricted.
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Glendale?
Evening Hours: 10 PM to morning. Sound Distance: 125 ft from premises. Standard: Reasonable person (qualitative). Code Section: Ch. 25, Art. V.
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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