Queen Creek, AZ Noise Ordinances: Decibel Limits (2026)

Unlike some cities, Queen Creek does not publish a decibel (dBA) table in its noise code. Article 9-6 of the Town Code, adopted by Ordinance 764-21, instead relies on whether noise is 'loud, unreasonable, or excessive.' Section 9-6-5 (Unnecessary Noise) makes it unlawful to make or continue any unreasonable noise that disturbs, disrupts, or interferes with the peace or quiet of any neighborhood, or causes discomfort or annoyance to a reasonable person of normal sensitiveness. The section lists factors used to judge whether noise is unreasonable, including: the volume of the noise; the intensity of the noise; whether the noise is usual or unusual; whether it is natural or unnatural; the volume and intensity of the background noise; the proximity of the noise to residential sleeping facilities; the nature and zoning of the area; the time of day or night; the duration; whether the noise is recurrent, intermittent, or constant; whether it is produced by a commercial or noncommercial activity; and whether it is an impulse noise. Because there is no fixed decibel threshold, enforcement is fact-specific and depends on these factors plus the witness requirements in Section 9-6-11. A violation is a Civil Offense, and Section 9-6-10 governs Repeat Violators. Maricopa County maintains a separate county noise ordinance, but within Town limits Queen Creek's qualitative standard applies.