Outdoor music at Sacramento businesses and events requires an entertainment or special event permit and must end by 10 PM in residential-adjacent areas.
Outdoor music performances in Sacramento are regulated through a combination of SMC 8.68 noise standards and SMC Title 5 entertainment permits. Restaurants and bars offering live outdoor music generally need a Cabaret Permit plus a noise management plan. Farmers markets, festivals, and park events operate under a Special Event Permit issued by the Office of Special Events. Music must comply with the 50 dBA nighttime residential limit unless a variance is approved. Permits commonly cap amplified music at 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11 PM Friday and Saturday.
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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