Noise Ordinances in Madera County, CA (2026)
4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Madera County, California.
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Construction Hours
Unincorporated Madera County limits construction work to 7 a.m.–7 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturdays under the noise code, though the same section separately states Saturday construction is prohibited outright.
Madera County Construction Noise Hours
Some RestrictionsMadera County Code § 9.58.020(G)
Construction activities are limited to the hours of seven a.m. and seven p.m. Monday through Friday and nine a.m. and five p.m. on Saturdays. Construction activities will be prohibited on Saturdays. Construction activities outside of these hours may be approved at the discretion of the Director of Public Works. (Ord. No. 634, §§ 3, 4, 10-27-08; Ord. 582 § 1(part), 2001). (Ord. No. 709A, § 1...
Barking Dogs
Unincorporated Madera County makes it unlawful for any person to let a dog in their possession habitually destroy the peace and quiet of another person or neighborhood by excessive barking or howling. Madera County Code § 6.04.410 is enforced by the animal control officer, who can order abatement and impound the dog under § 6.04.430 if the nuisance continues.
Madera County Barking Dog Nuisance Rule
Some RestrictionsMadera County Code §§ 6.04.410, 6.04.430
6.04.410 - Disturbing peace and quiet prohibited. It is unlawful for any person to permit any dog in his possession to habitually destroy the peace and quiet of any person or neighborhood by excessive barking or howling. ... 6.04.430 - Abatement of noise or nuisance. Upon receipt of a complaint by any person living in the neighborhood that any dog, cat, animal, poultry or household pet is a hab...
Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound
In unincorporated Madera County, amplified sound from TVs, radios, and musical instruments is strictly banned between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. whenever it crosses onto a neighboring residential property.
Madera County Amplified Sound Curfew
Some RestrictionsMadera County Code § 9.58.020(E)(2)(a)
The use, operation or permitting to be played, used or operated, of any television set, radio, musical instrument or other device for amplification, production or reproduction of sound in such a manner as to disturb the peace, quiet, and comfort of neighboring residents or persons of normal sensitivity in the area. The use of such devices is strictly prohibited between the hours of 10:00 p.m. a...
Vehicle Noise
Madera County makes it unlawful to cause disturbing or raucous noise off any street or highway by racing or accelerating a vehicle's engine, willfully backfiring an exhaust or muffler, or screeching tires, whether the vehicle is moving or parked. The rule sits inside the county's general noise ordinance and is enforced as a misdemeanor with administrative citations up to $1,000 per repeat violation.
Madera County Vehicle Engine and Muffler Noise
Some RestrictionsMadera County Code § 9.58.020(C)
C.Engines and Motor Vehicles. It shall be unlawful for any person to cause, permit or allow any disturbing or raucous noises caused off streets or highways by racing or accelerating the engine of any motor vehicle while moving or not moving, by the willful backfiring of any engine and exhaust from the engine tailpipe or muffler, or from the screeching of tires.
Noise Ordinances by City in Madera County
1 cities in Madera County have their own noise ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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