3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Shasta County, California.
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Shasta County does not have a quantitative county-wide noise ordinance with decibel limits or stated quiet hours in its unincorporated areas. Excessive or disturbing noise is enforced through Chapter 8.28 (Nuisances) of the Shasta County Code and California Penal Code Section 415 (disturbing the peace). Cities within the county such as Redding, Anderson, and Shasta Lake have their own noise ordinances that apply within municipal limits.
Shasta County does not establish specific construction hour limits by ordinance for unincorporated areas. Construction noise is governed by general nuisance provisions in Chapter 8.28 of the Shasta County Code and California Penal Code Section 415. Within incorporated cities (Redding, Anderson, Shasta Lake), municipal construction hour limits apply.
Shasta County regulates barking dogs through Title 6 (Animals) of the County Code, including Section 6.04.050. Habitual or excessive barking that disturbs neighbors is treated as an animal nuisance and is enforced by the Shasta County Sheriff's Office Animal Regulation Unit. Complaints typically require written reports from affected neighbors before formal action is taken.
1 cities in Shasta County have their own noise ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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