Sonora's historic downtown hosts bars, restaurants, and tasting rooms. Noise from these establishments is governed by general nuisance provisions and use permit conditions. Microbrewery permits under Ordinance 851 include operational conditions.
Sonora's historic downtown includes various food and beverage establishments. Microbreweries are permitted in C, CG, CO, and ML zones under Ordinance 851. Outdoor restaurant, winery, and brewery operations are permitted under Ordinance 868. All commercial establishments operate under zoning use permit conditions that may include noise limitations. General nuisance provisions under Title 8 and California Penal Code section 415 apply to excessive noise from commercial establishments. The Sonora Police Department responds to noise complaints at 209-532-8141.
Commercial establishments violating use permit conditions may face permit modification or revocation. Excessive noise may be cited under nuisance provisions.
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