Kings County, CA Noise Ordinances: Outdoor Music (2026)

Kings County addresses outdoor music through its general noise abatement provisions plus its event-permitting rules. Section 15-211 prohibits noise that is unreasonably annoying or that interferes with neighbors' comfortable enjoyment of their property, which covers outdoor concerts, backyard bands, and amplified events. If the Sheriff responds to a loud party or assemblage and confirms a violation, Sections 15-212 and 15-213 let the county warn the responsible party and bill the cost of repeat responses; four or more incidents at the same location within a 12-month period can also trigger cost recovery. Beyond noise, larger gatherings can require a county entertainment-event permit: Chapter 15, Article III regulates entertainment events in the unincorporated county, giving the county a way to attach conditions - which can include noise controls and hours - to organized outdoor events. There is no fixed decibel cap or universal curfew for outdoor music; enforcement turns on whether the sound is a nuisance and whether any required event permit and its conditions are in place. Hosts of weddings, festivals, or commercial outdoor entertainment should check with the Community Development Agency and Sheriff's Office before the event.