Clovis Municipal Code Art. 6 Unlawful Noise Related Nuisances

The making or continuing, or causing to be made and continued, of any loud, unnecessary or unusual noise which disturbs the peace and quiet of the neighborhood, or which causes discomfort or annoyance to reasonable persons of normal sensitivities residing on the property or in the area, shall be considered a nuisance. A violation of this section shall be determined by applying objective standards and by considering the following: any applicable noise standard adopted by the City including the provisions of this article; whether the activity is allowed by special permit and whether the permit addressed the issue of noise; the number of persons affected by the noise; the day of the week and the time of day; ordinary urban noise that can reasonably be expected for the area; and any other factors relevant to the determination.

In addition to the remedies provided for in this chapter, a noise nuisance may be abated by the City by all reasonable means including, but not limited to, an order requiring that the noise cease. The person(s) responsible for making the noise, or having direct control over the premises where the noise is emanating, is subject to citation and/or arrest.

(§ 1, Ord. 14-02, eff. March 5, 2014)

No person shall make, or cause or suffer or permit to be made or caused, on any premises owned or occupied by him/her, between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on any Friday or Saturday, or between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. of any other day, any sporting, business, or social event, race, or other activity in such manner as to disturb the peace and quiet of any neighborhood. This section shall not apply to the following: any public celebration, public holiday, or public occasion generally celebrated, or public parades held under authorized permits; any sporting event or activity conducted under the direction and supervision of any public or private school; activities relating to the provision of public safety and public utility services.

(§ 1, Ord. 14-02, eff. March 5, 2014)

No person shall use or operate, or cause to be used or operated, any mechanical device, machine, apparatus, or instrument for the intensification or amplification of the human voice, or any sound or noise, in any public or private place between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on any Friday or Saturday, or between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. of any other day, except in residences, dwellings, and other buildings so enclosed as to prevent sound or noise escaping or emanating therefrom. This section shall not apply to the following: any public celebration, public holiday, or public occasion generally celebrated, or public parades held under authorized permits; any sporting event or activity conducted under the direction and supervision of any public or private school; activities relating to the provision of public safety and public utility services.

(§ 1, Ord. 14-02, eff. March 5, 2014)

Unless otherwise expressly provided by permit, construction activities are only permitted between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. From June 1st through September 15th, permitted construction activity may commence after 6:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. Extended construction work hours must at all times be in strict compliance with the permit.

(§ 1, Ord. 14-02, eff. March 5, 2014)

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this article, a violation of the City’s decibel standards set forth in the City’s General Plan and Development Code shall be considered a nuisance except where a special permit allows for exceeding those standards on a temporary basis.

(§ 1, Ord. 14-02, eff. March 5, 2014)

The excessive noise provisions of Chapter 1 of Title 6 shall apply to animal noises.

(§ 1, Ord. 14-02, eff. March 5, 2014)

No person shall, without a permit issued by proper authority, in or upon any public street, doorway, stairway, window, or public place in the City, blow any bugle, horn, or trumpet, or beat any drum, or ring any bell, or play music or drive any animal or vehicle to which is attached any bell or gong which rings or sounds when such animal or vehicle is in motion, or make any other loud or unusual noise for the purpose of, or with the intention of, advertising, proclaiming, publishing, announcing, or calling attention to any business, calling, occupation, firm, dealer, amusement, show, exhibition, event, prize fight, boxing contest, goods, wares, merchandise, or other property.

(§ 1, Ord. 14-02, eff. March 5, 2014)

No person shall play, use, or operate for advertising purposes, or for any other purpose whatsoever, on or upon any public street, alley, or thoroughfare any device known as a sound amplifier, or radio or phonograph with a loudspeaker or sound amplifier, or any instrument of any kind or character which emits therefrom loud and raucous noises and is attached to and upon any vehicle operated or parked upon the streets or public places.

(§ 1, Ord. 14-02, eff. March 5, 2014)