Quiet hours in Modesto, CA — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Modesto regulates noise under MMC Title 4, Chapter 9 (Noise Regulations). The city prohibits loud and raucous noise, with restrictions on loud music before 7 AM and after 10 PM. Noise levels are evaluated based on volume, duration, recurrence, and time of day.
MMC Title 4, Chapter 9 establishes noise regulations for the City of Modesto. The code prohibits any noise that is deemed loud and raucous, with enforcement considering factors such as volume and intensity, whether the noise is usual or unusual for the area, time of occurrence, and whether it is recurrent, intermittent, or constant. Restrictions on loud music apply before 7 AM and after 10 PM. Modesto is located in the Central Valley with a mix of residential, agricultural, and industrial land uses, making noise regulation important for quality of life. Enforcement is handled by Modesto Police Department and Code Enforcement.
Noise violation: citation under MMC Title 4, Chapter 9. Repeat offenses may result in escalating fines and nuisance abatement proceedings.
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