Quiet Hours: Lincoln vs Roseville
How do quiet hours rules compare between Lincoln, CA and Roseville, CA?
Lincoln and Roseville have similar restriction levels.
Lincoln, CA
Placer County
Unincorporated Placer County regulates noise under Placer County Code Chapter 9, Article 9.36. Daytime (7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.) exterior sound at residential property lines is generally limited to 55 dBA Leq hourly average, and the standard drops at night (10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.).
View full Lincoln rules →Roseville, CA
Placer County
Roseville enforces quiet hours 10 PM–7 AM. Fast-growing Sacramento suburb with extensive new development in west Roseville. Roseville Police Department handles noise complaints and code enforcement citywide.
View full Roseville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Lincoln | Roseville |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | Placer County Code 9.36 | - |
| Daytime Hours | 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. | - |
| Daytime Limit (Residential) | 55 dBA Leq | - |
| Tone/Music Adjustment | -5 dB (PCC 9.36.060) | - |
| Applies To | Unincorporated Placer County | - |
| Quiet Hours | - | 10 PM – 7 AM |
| Enforcement | - | Roseville PD |
| Population | - | 147,773 and growing |
| Region | - | Sacramento suburb, I-80 |
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Lincoln FAQ
What are quiet hours in unincorporated Placer County?
Under Placer County Code Chapter 9.36, nighttime is 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., and noise standards at residential property lines drop during those hours.
Where does the Placer County noise ordinance apply?
Chapter 9.36 governs only unincorporated Placer County. Incorporated cities (Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Auburn, Loomis, Colfax) enforce their own noise codes.
Are music and speech treated differently?
Yes. Placer County Code 9.36.060 reduces the applicable sound limit by 5 dB for simple tone noise, speech, and music.
Roseville FAQ
When are quiet hours?
Typically 10 PM to 7 AM. Check your city’s municipal code for exact times.
Who do I call for a noise complaint?
Contact Roseville code compliance during business hours or the police non-emergency line after hours.
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