West Valley City, UT Noise from Specific Sources: Delivery Truck Noise (2026)
Key Facts
- Quiet hours
- 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- Daytime standard
- audible 50 feet from source
- Penalty
- class B misdemeanor, § 24-22-119
- Enforced by
- Health Dept. and WVC Police
- Relief option
- waiver permit under § 24-22-112
Summary
West Valley City prohibits loading, unloading, or container-handling noise that's plainly audible at the property line between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., or audible 50 feet away at any hour, under Municipal Code § 24-22-108(6).
The following acts are declared to be in violation of these rules and regulations if they occur between the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. and are plainly audible at the property boundary of the source; or if they occur at any time so as to be plainly audible at 50 feet from the source of the noise disturbance. ... (6) Loading Operation. Loading, unloading, opening or otherwise handling boxes, crates, containers, garbage containers or other objects.
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 26-30, passed June 23, 2026).
Full Breakdown
Section 24-22-108 makes loading-dock and delivery-truck activity, 'loading, unloading, opening or otherwise handling boxes, crates, containers, garbage containers or other objects', a violation if it's plainly audible at the source property's boundary between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., or audible from 50 feet away at any hour. A temporary relief permit is available under § 24-22-112. The Salt Lake Valley Health Department and West Valley City Police Department share enforcement responsibility citywide.
Violations & Fines
Loading or unloading noise audible at the property boundary from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., or audible 50 feet away at any time, is a class B misdemeanor; each day is a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can delivery trucks unload at night in West Valley City?
Is there a decibel limit for daytime deliveries?
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