9 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Pima County, Arizona.
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Pima County Code Chapter 9.30 prohibits excessive, unnecessary, or offensive noise that disturbs the peace or quiet of any neighborhood or causes discomfort to any reasonable person of normal sensitivity. Applies to unincorporated areas; cities have their own ordinances.
Pima County Code §9.30.070 restricts outdoor construction noise to permitted hours. Concrete work: 5 AM–7 PM (Apr 15–Oct 15) and 6 AM–7 PM (Oct 16–Apr 14). All other construction requires a county permit for work outside permitted windows.
Pima County Code Chapter 9.30 and animal control code (Chapter 6.04) cover excessive animal noise. Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) handles barking dog complaints in unincorporated areas. The county forbids noise that disturbs neighborhood peace and comfort.
Pima County has no leaf blower ordinance for unincorporated areas. Desert landscaping minimizes need. ARS 13-2916 covers extreme noise. HOAs provide primary control.
Pima County regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. ARS §13-2916 applies.
Pima County uses Airport Environs Zone overlays around Davis-Monthan AFB and Tucson International Airport. Sound attenuation required within 65 dB DNL contours.
FAA Aircraft Noise Issues
The National Airspace System helps people and goods travel safely and freely. While there are many benefits to air travel, aviation noise can be a concern for communities. The FAA is limited by the simple reality that aircraft make noise. Addressing this concern requires collaboration among the FAA, air carriers, airports, aircraft manufacturers, research universities, other stakeholders and in...
Pima County regulates industrial noise through zoning performance standards. Industrial zones must limit noise at residential boundaries. Pima County DEQ oversees permitted facilities.
Pima County has no general decibel limits for unincorporated areas. Industrial zone performance standards exist. ARS 13-2916 uses a reasonable person standard for enforcement.
Pima County has no outdoor music or amplified sound ordinance for unincorporated areas. ARS 13-2916 applies to unreasonable noise. Event venues may have CUP conditions.
4 cities in Pima County have their own noise ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
9 verified rules • Aircraft Noise, Amplified Music & Events
9 verified rules • Aircraft Noise, Amplified Music & Events
9 verified rules • Aircraft Noise, Amplified Music & Events
9 verified rules • Aircraft Noise, Amplified Music & Events
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