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Quiet Hours: Green Valley vs Tucson

How do quiet hours rules compare between Green Valley, AZ and Tucson, AZ?

Green Valley and Tucson have similar restriction levels.

Green Valley, AZ

Pima County

Some Restrictions

Pima County Code Chapter 9.30 prohibits excessive, unnecessary, or offensive noise that disturbs the peace or quiet of any neighborhood or causes discomfort to any reasonable person of normal sensitivity. Applies to unincorporated areas; cities have their own ordinances.

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Tucson, AZ

Pima County

Some Restrictions

Tucson Code §16-31 sets quiet hours 10 PM–7 AM with daytime limit of 70 dBA and nighttime limit of 62 dBA at the receiving property line. Both objective (dB) and subjective (disturbance) standards apply.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactGreen ValleyTucson
Code ChapterPima County Code Chapter 9.30-
StandardNo excessive/offensive noise-
Applies ToUnincorporated areas only-
EnforcementPima County Sheriff (PCSD)-
Quiet Hours-10 PM – 7 AM
Day Limit-70 dBA at property line
Night Limit-62 dBA at property line
Code Section-Tucson Code §16-31
Report-792-CITY (non-emergency)

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Green Valley FAQ

What are the quiet hours in Pima County?

Pima County Code Chapter 9.30 prohibits excessive, unnecessary, or offensive noise that disturbs the peace or quiet of any neighborhood or causes discomfort to any reasonable person of normal sensitivity. Applies to unincorporated areas; cities have their own ordinances.

What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Pima County?

Code Chapter: Pima County Code Chapter 9.30. Standard: No excessive/offensive noise. Applies To: Unincorporated areas only. Enforcement: Pima County Sheriff (PCSD).

Tucson FAQ

What are the quiet hours in Tucson?

Tucson Code §16-31 sets quiet hours 10 PM–7 AM with daytime limit of 70 dBA and nighttime limit of 62 dBA at the receiving property line. Both objective (dB) and subjective (disturbance) standards apply.

What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Tucson?

Quiet Hours: 10 PM – 7 AM. Day Limit: 70 dBA at property line. Night Limit: 62 dBA at property line. Code Section: Tucson Code §16-31.

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