Quiet Hours: Salt Lake City vs South Jordan
How do quiet hours rules compare between Salt Lake City, UT and South Jordan, UT?
Salt Lake City and South Jordan have similar restriction levels.
Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake County
Salt Lake City quiet hours are 10 PM to 7 AM weekdays and 10 PM to 9 AM weekends per SLC Code 9.28. Residential noise limit is 55 dBA at night.
View full Salt Lake City rules →South Jordan, UT
Salt Lake County
South Jordan observes nighttime quiet hours of 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM under Title 5 Chapter 3, during which amplified sound and other disturbing noises are presumptively unlawful.
View full South Jordan rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Salt Lake City | South Jordan |
|---|---|---|
| Quiet Hours | 10 PM-7 AM (weekdays); 10 PM-9 AM (weekends) | - |
| Night Limit | 55 dBA residential | - |
| Day Limit | 65 dBA residential | - |
| Code | SLC Code Chapter 9.28 | - |
| Fine | Up to $1,000 (Class B) | - |
| Quiet hours | - | 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM daily |
| Code location | - | Title 5, Chapter 3 |
| Nighttime standard | - | Plainly audible at property line |
| Weekend hours | - | Same as weekdays |
| Penalty | - | Infraction; repeat offenses Class C misdemeanor |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Salt Lake City FAQ
Can I be cited for loud talking outdoors after 10 PM?
Yes if the noise exceeds 55 dBA at the property line or is deemed unreasonable under SLC 9.28.
Who enforces this?
Salt Lake City at (801) 535-7704.
South Jordan FAQ
Are weekend quiet hours different?
No — South Jordan applies the same 10 PM to 7 AM quiet-hours window every day of the week.
What if the noise is coming from an HOA-governed home?
City ordinance applies regardless, but your HOA may have stricter rules. Report to police for ordinance violations and to the HOA for CC&R enforcement.
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