Noise Ordinances in Kings County, CA (2026)

3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Kings County, California.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Kings County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Barking Dogs

Kings County makes it an infraction to keep an animal whose continuous barking, whining, or other noise unreasonably disturbs a neighbor's peace, comfort, or quiet, unless it's housed in a properly zoned, licensed kennel or animal hospital.

Kings County Barking Dog Nuisance Law

Some Restrictions

Kings County Code § 4-79

Any person who keeps or permits to remain upon any property under his ownership or control, other than in an appropriately zoned and licensed kennel or animal hospital, any animal which by continuous barking, whining, or other noise unreasonably disturbs the peace, comfort, or quiet of any resident of the neighborhood shall be guilty of an infraction.

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Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound

Kings County bans mounting a speaker on a vehicle to address the public on a county highway or public place without a Board of Supervisors permit first.

Kings County Vehicle Loudspeaker Permits

Significant Restrictions

Kings County Code § 8-14

It shall be unlawful for any person, other than law enforcement and governmental agencies, to employ a speaker mounted upon a vehicle for the purpose of giving instructions, or directions, or making talks, addresses or lectures to any persons or assemblage upon or over any highway, without first obtaining a permit therefor as herein provided.

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Aircraft Noise

Kings County bars new residential development inside the 70 CNEL or greater noise contour of the Hanford Airport or any military airfield, airport, or helipad in the county.

Kings County Airport Noise Contour Limits

Significant Restrictions

Kings County Development Code, Article 10 § 1005(B)(1)

New residential development is prohibited when proposed within the 70 Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) or greater noise contours for any military airfield, airport or helipad within Kings County.

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Noise Ordinances by City in Kings County

1 cities in Kings County have their own noise ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

HanfordPop. 59,606

6 verified rules • Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound, Barking Dogs

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