Noise ordinance quiet-hour changes
Summary
Amplified sound will be allowed until 10 p.m. instead of 8 p.m., matching nearly every other city in the valley, and permitted special events get a new noise exemption with event-specific conditions. Late-night neighbors keep protection after 10 p.m.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jan 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
No fiscal impact per the staff report.
Event organizers and businesses hosting evening music and events.
Residents near event venues who want earlier quiet hours will hear two extra hours of allowable amplified sound.
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