Quiet hours in Peoria, AZ — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Peoria prohibits noise that unreasonably disturbs the comfort and peace of residents. Under Section 13-92, any noise audible more than 50 feet from the source is presumed unreasonably loud. Nighttime hours carry stricter enforcement.
Peoria's noise ordinance (Chapter 13) defines noise violations based on whether sound unreasonably disturbs persons of ordinary sensitivity. Any noise audible more than 50 feet from the property is presumptively unreasonable. Nighttime hours (10 PM–7 AM) carry stricter standards. The ordinance covers amplified music, parties, vehicles, and mechanical equipment. Residential, commercial, and industrial zones have different thresholds measured in decibels.
Noise violations are civil infractions subject to fines. Persistent violations may be escalated to misdemeanor charges under the city code.
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