Industrial noise in Sacramento must meet SMC 8.68 exterior limits at adjacent property lines, typically 70 dBA day and 65 dBA night for industrial-to-industrial boundaries.
SMC Chapter 8.68 sets exterior noise limits by receiving land use. Industrial sources adjacent to residential property cannot exceed 55 dBA night/60 dBA day at the residential line. Facility operators must use best available control measures including enclosures, mufflers, and barriers. The city may condition use permits with stricter limits through the Community Development Department. Repeat exceedances trigger SMC 1.28 administrative penalties starting at 250 dollars and escalating to 1,000 dollars. Truck loading, forklifts, and HVAC are the most common complaint sources.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Sacramento code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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