Alameda County, CA Noise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound (2026)

1.Radio, Television Sets, Musical Instruments and Similar Devices. Operating, playing or permitting the operation or playing of any radio, stereo, television set, audio equipment, electronic equipment, drum, musical instrument, or device which produces or reproduces sound at any time of day plainly audible at a distance of fifty (50) feet from such device. This section does not apply to places of public entertainment or to events for which a lawful permit has been obtained, provided that the activities producing sound are being conducted in compliance with the permit. This section does not apply to the operation of sound amplification systems in vehicles to the extent those systems are subject to California Vehicle Code Section 27007.2.Animals and Birds. The keeping of any animal or bird, as pet or livestock, which causes frequent or continuous noise plainly audible at a distance of fifty (50) feet from such animal. For the purposes of this subsection, the animal noise shall not be deemed a disturbance or nuisance if the noise is in response to a person trespassing or threatening to trespass upon private property in or upon which the animal is situated or if the noise is in response to someone teasing or provoking the animal. However, any person teasing or provoking the animal noise shall be guilty of a violation of this chapter.