Quiet hours in South Jordan, UT — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
South Jordan observes nighttime quiet hours of 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM under Title 5 Chapter 3, during which amplified sound and other disturbing noises are presumptively unlawful.
Under South Jordan Municipal Code Title 5 Chapter 3, nighttime quiet hours run from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. During these hours, the threshold for what constitutes unreasonable noise is lower — noise plainly audible at property lines or from public rights-of-way can draw a citation. Common triggers include loud music, parties, barking dogs, and vehicle engines. Utah has no statewide quiet-hours statute; cities set their own. Repeat offenses may be charged as Class C misdemeanors under Utah Code §76-9-102.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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