Quiet Hours: Mesa vs Phoenix
How do quiet hours rules compare between Mesa, AZ and Phoenix, AZ?
Mesa and Phoenix have similar restriction levels.
Mesa, AZ
Maricopa County
Mesa enforces quiet hours from 10 PM to 6 AM under Title 6, Chapter 12 of the city code. Noise that is continuous or intermittent for at least 15 minutes during these hours constitutes a violation with mandatory minimum fines.
View full Mesa 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 | Mesa | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Quiet Hours | 10 PM to 6 AM | 11 PM to 7 AM |
| Duration Threshold | 15 minutes continuous | - |
| First Offense Fine | $250 mandatory minimum | - |
| Code Reference | Title 6, Chapter 12 | - |
| Standard | - | Qualitative (unreasonably loud) |
| Equipment | - | 80 dBA max (new) |
| State Law | - | ARS §13-2916 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Mesa FAQ
What are Mesa's quiet hours?
Mesa's quiet hours run from 10 PM to 6 AM. During these hours, noise that is continuous or intermittent for at least 15 minutes and disturbs the peace is a violation.
How do I file a noise complaint in Mesa?
Contact the Mesa Police Department non-emergency line or file a report online. Officers respond to noise disturbance calls and can issue citations with mandatory fines.
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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