Noise from Specific Sources in Pierce County, WA (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Pierce County, Washington.
Verified from official government sources
Bar & Nightclub Noise
Loud, raucous music, sound amplifiers, or crowd noise from a tavern, bar, band session, or social gathering that disturbs neighbors is banned as a "public disturbance noise" under PCC 8.72.090.F in unincorporated Pierce County. The County Sheriff's Office only investigates after a resident, property owner, renter, or someone employed in the affected area files a complaint.
Pierce County Bar and Tavern Noise Rules
Some RestrictionsPCC 8.72.090.F
It is unlawful for any person to cause, or for any person in possession of property to allow to originate from the property, a public disturbance noise. The following sounds are public disturbance noises: ... F. Any loud and raucous sound made by use of a musical instrument, whistle, sound amplifier, or other device capable of producing or reproducing sound which emanates frequently, repetitive...
Car Alarm Limits
In unincorporated Pierce County, letting a car alarm, horn, or siren sound frequently, repeatedly, or continuously beyond a warning of danger is a "public disturbance noise" banned under PCC 8.72.090.B. Unlike most noise violations, the County Sheriff's Office can cite an offending vehicle alarm without waiting for a neighbor's complaint, and repeat offenses escalate through tiered civil infractions.
Pierce County Car Alarm Noise Rules
Some RestrictionsPCC 8.72.090.B
It is unlawful for any person to cause, or for any person in possession of property to allow to originate from the property, a public disturbance noise. The following sounds are public disturbance noises: ... B. The frequent, repetitive, or continuous sounding of any horn or siren attached to a motor vehicle, except as a warning of danger or as specifically permitted or required by law;
Noise from Specific Sources by City in Pierce County
2 cities in Pierce County have their own noise from specific sources rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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