Outdoor music in unincorporated Placer County must meet the noise ordinance's reduced 'simple tone' limits (Table 1 minus 5 dB) at any neighboring sensitive receptor. Events that cannot comply may seek a special-event noise exception under Placer County Code 9.36.080(C).
Outdoor music at homes, venues and events in unincorporated Placer County is regulated under Placer County Code Article 9.36. Because 9.36.020 defines 'simple tone noise' to include music, 9.36.060(B) reduces the Table 1 limits by 5 dB for outdoor music - approximately 50 dB hourly Leq and 65 dB maximum during the day (7 a.m.-10 p.m.) and 40 dB Leq / 60 dB maximum at night (10 p.m.-7 a.m.), measured at a neighboring sensitive receptor's property line, but never below ambient + 5 dB. Larger gatherings, weddings and concerts that cannot meet these limits can apply for a special-event exception under 9.36.080(C); the county weighs conformance with the ordinance's intent, the presence of sensitive receptors, hardship, time of day, duration and public welfare, and notice must be given to surrounding properties that would experience noise above Table 1. The county may impose conditions limiting sound level, duration and hours, and may modify or revoke an exception if complaints arise (9.36.080(G)).
Outdoor music exceeding the reduced limits without an exception is an infraction (9.36.090), fined $100/$200/$500 under 9.36.110, with each day a separate offense. Sheriff's deputies respond to event-noise complaints in unincorporated areas; exceeding exception conditions can trigger modification or revocation under 9.36.080(G).
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