2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Monterey County, California.
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Monterey County Code Chapter 10.60 (Noise Control) governs unincorporated areas including Big Sur, Pebble Beach, Carmel Valley, and Pajaro. MCC 10.60.040 sets nighttime quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. with reduced exterior limits. The County's Nighttime Noise Ordinance treats amplified or unreasonable sound exceeding 45 dBA at 50 feet between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. as a violation, and sound exceeding 85 dBA at 50 feet is prohibited any time.
Excessive barking is a nuisance under Monterey County Code Title 8 (Animal Control) and Chapter 10.60 (Noise Control). Persistent barking, howling, or other animal noise that disturbs neighbors can result in a Violation Notice, citation, or abatement action by Monterey County Animal Services. Complaints in unincorporated areas go to Animal Services at (831) 769-8850.
1 cities in Monterey County have their own noise ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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