Murrieta, CA Noise Ordinances: Outdoor Music (2026)

Outdoor music events in Murrieta, whether at private residences, HOA common areas, restaurants with patios, or public parks, are regulated under Chapter 9.02 of the Municipal Code and under the Special Event Permit ordinance in Chapter 5. For private residential use, outdoor speakers must not cause sound to be plainly audible at 50 feet from the source property line and must not exceed 55 dBA at adjacent residential property lines, with quiet hours starting at 10 p.m. Commercial venues with outdoor stages, including banquet halls and restaurants in the Los Alamos Road and Town Square areas, are generally required to have amplified entertainment approved as part of a Conditional Use Permit and to specify hours, speaker orientation, and decibel compliance methods. Public events at city parks such as Torrey Pines, Los Alamos Hills Sports Park, and Town Square must secure a Special Event Permit from the Community Services Department. Applications must be submitted at least 30 days in advance and typically include an event plan, insurance certificate, and noise mitigation measures. Park events generally must end by 10 p.m. and adhere to the city's alcohol, security, and parking requirements.