Amplified music rules in Sutter County, CA — also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances — set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.
It is unlawful in unincorporated Sutter County to operate audio equipment on private property that is unreasonably audible beyond the property line, or vehicle audio audible more than 50 feet away in public places. Noise limits drop 5 dBA for music or speech.
Sutter County Zoning Code Sec. 1500-21.5-060(B) prohibits using or operating audio equipment on private property where it is unreasonably audible beyond the property line, and prohibits operating audio equipment in a vehicle on any public street, park, parking lot or other public place if audible to a person of normal hearing more than 50 feet from the vehicle. In addition, the exterior noise limits in Table 1500-21.5-1 (55 dBA day / 45 dBA night hourly Leq) are reduced by 5 dBA for noise consisting of speech or music (Sec. 1500-21.5-050(B)). Authorized temporary outdoor events (bands, festivals, weddings, entertainment) are exempt only if held between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. and not exceeding 65 dBA Leq at the property line over any 30-minute period (Sec. 1500-21.5-070(D)).
Violations are infractions and public nuisances under Sec. 1500-21.5-090. After written notice, continued violations may be enforced under Zoning Code Article 26, and the County may summarily abate the noise source, including confiscating speakers or other devices used in the violation.
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