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Fresno County Noise Ordinances: Quiet Hours Rules (2026)

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City-specific rules exist: Sanger, Selma, Reedley, Fresno, and Clovis have their own quiet hours rules that differ from Fresno County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

Key Facts

Quiet Hours: 10 PM-7 AM
Code: County Title 11
State Law: CA PC §415
Ag Exemption: Right to Farm §3482.5
Enforcement: Sheriff/Code Enforcement

Summary

Fresno County Code Title 11 sets quiet hours 10 PM to 7 AM in unincorporated areas. Excessive noise is also a misdemeanor under CA Penal Code §415.

Full Breakdown

Fresno County Ordinance Code Title 11 (Nuisance) prohibits loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise disturbing neighbors between 10 PM and 7 AM. Sheriff deputies enforce complaints. Agricultural operations are protected under CA Civil Code §3482.5 (Right to Farm) and cannot be declared nuisance based on noise if lawfully operating.

Violations & Fines

Infraction citation $100-$500. Repeated violations prosecutable as misdemeanor under CA PC §415 (up to 90 days jail, $400 fine).

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the noise ordinance apply to farms?

No. CA Civil Code §3482.5 (Right to Farm Act) protects agricultural operations in unincorporated Fresno County from nuisance claims, including noise from tractors, harvesters, and livestock, if lawfully operated.

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