Modesto's quiet hours: 10PM-7AM (general); 9PM-7AM weekdays (construction/power tools); 9PM-9AM weekends/holidays (construction/power tools). During these hours, noise must stay below residential nighttime decibel limits at the property line. Violations can result in fines on the first offense.

Modesto's residential noise limits: Not specified dB(A) during the day and Not specified dB(A) at night. Commercial zones allow Not specified. Limits are measured at the receiving property line.

Call the Modesto police non-emergency line at 209-552-2470. For ongoing violations, contact code enforcement at 209-577-5250. Have the address, noise type, and duration ready. You can request to remain anonymous.

Modesto's noise violation penalties: Violations of the noise ordinance can be deemed a misdemeanor. California Penal Code Section 415 (Disturbing the Peace) is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a $500 fine for excessive noise disturbances after 10:00 p.m. Fines for illegal fireworks can range from $2,000 to $10,000.. Fines typically escalate with repeat offenses and may result in misdemeanor charges for chronic violations.

Modesto's rules: The owning, possessing, controlling, harboring, or keeping of any dog, cat, or other animal or fowl which by howling, yelping, whining, barking, or otherwise causes a loud and raucous noise is prohibited. An extended period of incessant noise is 30 minutes or more in any 24-hour period, or intermittent noise that accumulates to 60 minutes or more during any 24-hour period.. To report a barking dog, contact animal control at 209-552-2470 or the police non-emergency line.

Modesto's construction noise rules: Loud and raucous operation of tools or equipment (e.g., hammers, impact wrenches, internal-combustion engine powered tools) is prohibited before 7:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. daily. On Saturdays, Sundays, and State or federal holidays, these activities are prohibited before 9:00 a.m. and after 9:00 p.m.. Violations can be reported to code enforcement, which can issue stop-work orders for unpermitted or off-hours construction.

Yes. Modesto's ordinance: Loud and raucous use or operation of any radio, amplifier, phonograph, stereo, compact disc or tape player, loudspeaker, bullhorn, megaphone, or other sound-producing device is generally prohibited. Loud music is specifically prohibited before 7:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m. A Sound Amplification Permit is required for amplified sound.. Music exceeding residential decibel limits or plainly audible across property lines during quiet hours is a citable violation.