Quiet hours in Goodyear, AZ — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Goodyear regulates noise disturbances under Section 11-1-8 of the Code of Ordinances. Unreasonably loud noise that disturbs the peace is prohibited. Luke Air Force Base immediately north of Goodyear generates intense F-35 jet noise that is federally exempt from city enforcement. Phoenix Goodyear Airport also contributes general aviation noise.
Goodyear's noise ordinance (Section 11-1-8) prohibits unreasonably loud noise that disturbs the peace and quiet of a neighborhood, family, or person. The ordinance uses a reasonable-person standard rather than specific decibel thresholds. Playing radios, stereos, televisions, and other sound-producing devices at unreasonably loud volumes is specifically prohibited. Luke Air Force Base is located immediately north of Goodyear with F-35 Lightning II and F-16 training flights generating intense noise over north Goodyear neighborhoods including portions of Estrella and Canyon Trails. Military aircraft are completely exempt from local noise ordinances. Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR) handles general aviation and adds additional aircraft noise. The Goodyear Police Department responds to non-aircraft noise complaints.
Noise violations under Section 11-1-8 may result in citations and fines. Repeat offenders face escalating penalties.
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