Noise Ordinances in Yakima County, WA (2026)
5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Yakima County, Washington.
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Quiet Hours
Washington's Department of Ecology noise regulation, WAC 173-60-040, sets Yakima County's quiet hours: between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., every decibel limit that otherwise applies to a residential (Class A) property drops by 10 dBA, on top of the daytime limits that already range from 55 to 70 dBA depending on zoning.
Yakima County Nighttime Noise Limits
Some RestrictionsWAC 173-60-040
(1) No person shall cause or permit noise to intrude into the property of another person which noise exceeds the maximum permissible noise levels set forth below in this section. (2)(a) The noise limitations established are as set forth in the following table after any applicable adjustments provided for herein are applied. ... (b) Between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. the noise limitat...
Construction Hours
Washington exempts daytime construction noise from state limits, but that exemption disappears at night. In unincorporated Yakima County, construction sound loses its WAC 173-60 exemption in residential (Class A) areas between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
Yakima County Construction Noise Hours
Some RestrictionsWAC 173-60-050(3)
Sounds originating from temporary construction sites as a result of construction activity.
Barking Dogs
In unincorporated Yakima County, keeping a dog that habitually barks, growls, yelps, howls or whines loudly enough to disturb the peace and quiet of neighbors violates Yakima County Code section 8.36.260. Each violation draws a $125 fine, enforced by the Sheriff's Office or Yakima Humane Society. Guard dogs responding to an intruder are exempt.
Yakima County Barking Dog Noise Ban
Some RestrictionsYakima County Code Section 8.36.260
(1) It is unlawful for any owner in control of premises to keep, harbor or maintain thereon any dog or dogs which individually or together habitually bark, growl, yelp, howl or whine so loudly and for such a duration of time as to unreasonably disturb the peace, quiet, comfort and repose of others within the unincorporated area of Yakima County. Any person found guilty of a violation of this se...
Leaf Blower Rules
Yakima County does not ban leaf blowers. Yard-maintenance sound is exempt from state noise limits during the day (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) under WAC 173-60, so timing is what matters most.
Yakima County Leaf Blower Rules
Few RestrictionsWAC 173-60-050(1)(a)
Sounds originating from residential property relating to temporary projects for the maintenance or repair of homes, grounds and appurtenances.
Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound
Amplified music in unincorporated Yakima County must stay within WAC 173-60 property-line noise limits (55 dBA day, 45 dBA night for residential). No person may let sound intrude onto another's property above those limits.
Yakima County Amplified Music & Event Noise
Some RestrictionsWAC 173-60-040
No person shall cause or permit noise to intrude into the property of another person which noise exceeds the maximum permissible noise levels set forth below in this section.
Noise Ordinances by City in Yakima County
1 cities in Yakima County have their own noise ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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