San Ramon Municipal Code Art. 2 Noise Sources

A. It is unlawful for a person to use, operate or permit to be played, used or operated a radio, receiving set, stereo, television set, jukebox, musical instrument, phonograph or other machine or device for the producing or reproduction of sound in such manner as to disturb the peace, quiet or comfort of the neighboring inhabitants or to do so with a louder volume than is necessary for convenient hearing for persons in the room, vehicle or chamber in which the device is operated. B. The operation of any such device specified in subsection A of this section between the hours of ten p.m. and eight a.m. in such a manner as to be plainly audible at a distance of fifty feet from the building, structure or vehicle in which it is located is prima facie evidence of a violation of this section. (Prior code § B7-178)

City of San Ramon, CA | Municipal Code 167

It is unlawful for a person to sell anything by outcry within any land use district of the city zoned for residential uses. This section does not prohibit the selling by outcry of merchandise, food or beverages at a licensed sporting event, parade, fair, circus or similar licensed public entertainment event. (Prior code § B7-179)

It is unlawful for a person to use a musical instrument or other instrument or device for the purpose of attracting attention by the creation of noise. This section does not apply to a participant in a school band or licensed parade. (Prior code § B7-180)

It is unlawful for a person to create noise on a street, sidewalk or public place adjacent to a school or church while in use or adjacent to a hospital, which noise unreasonably interferes with the working of the institution or which disturbs or unduly annoys a patient in the hospital. (Prior code § B7-181)

No person shall keep or maintain an animal, fowl or bird (otherwise permitted to be kept) which, by sound, cry or behavior causes annoyance or discomfort or disturbs the repose of a reasonable person. (Prior code § B7-182)

A. No person shall yell, shout, whistle or sing in a private residence or building of public assembly between ten p.m. of one day and eight a.m. of the next day in such a manner as to disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of a reasonable person. B. Noise prohibited by subsection A of this section which is plainly audible at a distance of fifty feet of the building or structure in which the noise occurs is prima facie evidence of a violation of this section. (Prior code § B7-183)

It is unlawful for a person to operate machinery, equipment, pump, fan, air conditioning apparatus or similar mechanical device used for commercial purposes in the manner which creates noise, unless the noise is muffled and the device is equipped with a muffler sufficient to deaden the noise. (Prior code § B7-184)

It is unlawful for a person to blow a horn or steam or air whistle except as a signal or warning. (Prior code § B7-185)

It is unlawful for a person to operate or repair an internal combustion engine in the manner which causes excessive noise between the hours of eight p.m. of one day and eight a.m. of the next day without a permit. City of San Ramon, CA | Municipal Code 168

(Prior code § B7-186)

It is unlawful for a person within a residential land use district to operate or perform construction or repair work on a building, structure or project, or to operate a pile driver, steam shovel, pneumatic hammer, derrick, steam or electric hoist or other construction-type device on holidays celebrated by the federal government, and on Monday through Friday, prior to seven-thirty a.m. and after seven p.m. on each day and on Saturdays and Sundays, prior to nine a.m. and after six p.m. (Prior code § B7-187)

A. Store deliveries by any vehicle in the area between the business and residences is prohibited between ten p.m. and six-thirty a.m. weekdays and between ten p.m. and eight a.m. on weekends and federal holidays. Delivery vehicles will have their engines turned off during deliveries. B. Construction and maintenance by power equipment in the area between the business and residences is prohibited between ten p.m. and six-thirty a.m. weekdays and between ten p.m. and eight a.m. on weekends and federal holidays. C. Pedestrian, cycle or unauthorized vehicle traffic in the area between the business and residences is prohibited between ten p.m. and eight a.m. D. Collection of Solid Waste, Organic Materials, or Recyclable Materials from residential properties and from commercial properties that are 200 feet or less from residential properties is prohibited between the hours of seven p.m. and five-thirty a.m. (Ord. No. 499, § 4, 02/25/2020)

Effective on: 3/26/2020

B6-102 through B6-110. - Reserved.