Tempe's quiet hours: 10 PM to 7 AM (residential). During these hours, noise must stay below residential nighttime decibel limits at the property line. Violations can result in fines on the first offense.

Tempe's residential noise limits: 55 dB(A) dB(A) during the day and 45 dB(A) dB(A) at night. Commercial zones allow 65 dB(A). Limits are measured at the receiving property line.

Call the Tempe police non-emergency line at 480-350-8311. For ongoing violations, contact code enforcement at 480-350-4311 (Tempe 311). Have the address, noise type, and duration ready. You can request to remain anonymous.

Tempe's noise violation penalties: Civil fines for violations range from not less than $100 to not more than $1,000. A default penalty of $50 is imposed for failure to appear. Repeat violations for nuisance parties and unlawful gatherings can incur higher fines, with a second violation costing $1,500 and a third $4,000. Landlords may be held responsible for tenant violations if unpaid. Violations can also lead to criminal misdemeanor complaints.. Fines typically escalate with repeat offenses and may result in misdemeanor charges for chronic violations.

Tempe's rules: It is unlawful for any animal, through frequent or continued howling, yelping, barking, or crowing, to annoy or disturb a neighborhood. Complaints require at least three written witness statements.. To report a barking dog, contact animal control at 480-350-4311 (Tempe 311) or the police non-emergency line.

Tempe's construction noise rules: General construction hours from May 1 to October 15 are 5 AM to 7 PM on weekdays and 7 AM to 7 PM on Saturdays. Concrete pouring may begin an hour earlier at 4 AM on weekdays and Saturdays. From October 16 to April 30, general construction is allowed from 7 AM to 7 PM on weekdays and Saturdays, with concrete pouring permitted from 6 AM. Sundays and holidays allow construction from 7 AM to 7 PM, with concrete pouring from 6 AM. Work in commercial/industrial zones not within 500 feet of residential can start at 5 AM. Written authorization may permit other times or higher noise levels.. Violations can be reported to code enforcement, which can issue stop-work orders for unpermitted or off-hours construction.

Yes. Tempe's ordinance: Unlawful to install, use, or operate a loudspeaker or sound-amplifying device in any residential zone on public property without a temporary permit from the special events task force.. Music exceeding residential decibel limits or plainly audible across property lines during quiet hours is a citable violation.