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Noise Ordinance Overview
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Official Decibel Limits
volume_up"Decibel limits for stationary noise are regulated by the Salt Lake County Health Department. Residential limits are specifically not to exceed 60 dBA between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM, and not to exceed 50 dBA between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM. For all stationary noise sources, the limit is also 10 dBA above ambient sound between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM, and 5 dBA above ambient between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM."
AI Executive Summary
West Jordan, UT noise ordinances, enforced by the Salt Lake County Health Department, prohibit loud noise between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Residential areas have specific decibel limits: not to exceed 60 dBA during the day and 50 dBA at night. Construction may require a temporary noise permit. Violations can result in fines.
Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction
Construction work may be exempt from general noise regulations if a temporary noise permit is obtained from the health department. Without a permit, general quiet hours and decibel limits apply.
Amplified Sound
Loud music is generally prohibited during quiet hours (10:00 PM - 7:00 AM). Home occupations are prohibited from generating sound/noise discernible beyond the premises or that unreasonably disturbs the peace.
Animals
Frequent or habitual noisemaking by animals, such as barking dogs, is considered a noise disturbance. Report barking dogs to Animal Services.
Vehicles
Operating motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of less than 10,000 pounds must not exceed 80 dBA, day or night. It is a violation if vehicle noise can be heard at a distance of 300 feet or more. Truck idling for vehicles over 10,000 pounds GVW is prohibited for periods exceeding ten minutes. Loud vehicles should be reported to non-emergency police. For home occupations, vehicular traffic not commonly associated with the zone is prohibited, and deliveries/customer visits are prohibited between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
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