Quiet hours in Redwood City, CA — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Redwood City regulates noise under City Code Chapter 24. General quiet hours are 10 PM–7 AM Sunday through Thursday and 11 PM–7 AM Friday through Saturday. Outdoor events with amplified sound require a noise permit.
Redwood City Municipal Code Chapter 24 (Noise Regulations) sets residential noise limits and quiet hours. Quiet hours in residential areas are 10 PM to 7 AM Sunday through Thursday, and 11 PM to 7 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Amplified outdoor events require a permit from the city under Chapter 9.20. The Police Department enforces disturbance complaints; Code Enforcement handles repeat offenders.
First offense warning or citation. Fines typically $100 to $500. Repeat violations may result in misdemeanor charges.
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