Quiet hours in Sacramento, CA — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Sacramento City Code §8.68 prohibits loud, unnecessary noise that disturbs the peace. Quiet hours run 10 PM–7 AM. Residential areas have a 55 dBA nighttime standard. The Sacramento PD and code enforcement respond to complaints.
Sacramento City Code Chapter 8.68 (Noise Control) establishes general noise standards. Section 8.68.190 prohibits any loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise that disturbs the peace and quiet of any neighborhood. Enforcement uses a 96 dBA Leq measured at the source as a guideline standard. Residential zone ambient limits are 55 dBA daytime and 50 dBA nighttime (10 PM–7 AM). The Health Officer administers the noise chapter. Midtown, K Street, and R Street entertainment districts generate elevated ambient noise from licensed venues.
Administrative citation. Repeat violations escalate. Police may respond to nighttime disturbances under CA Penal Code §415.
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