Quiet hours in Gilbert, AZ — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Gilbert prohibits unnecessary, excessive, and offensive noises under Chapter 42 of the town code. The policy protects residents from noise detrimental to health, safety, and welfare at certain levels.
The Town of Gilbert has declared it policy to prohibit unnecessary, excessive, and offensive noises from all sources, as at certain levels noises are detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the citizenry (Section 42-61). The noise ordinance covers residential, commercial, and industrial areas with different standards. Gilbert Police respond to noise complaints and enforce the ordinance. The code addresses specific noise sources including amplified music, vehicle noise, and animal-related disturbances. Repeated violations result in escalating enforcement.
Noise violations are misdemeanors under Gilbert's town code. Penalties are determined by the municipal court based on the nature and frequency of violations.
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