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Noise and construction hours in San Jacinto

San Jacinto's own rules on noise and construction hours, with the code text for every value.

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Each rule below links to the section of the San Jacinto Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What San Jacinto's code says

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Construction hours on weekdays
  • Building work is allowed only from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    Applies: Weekdays; exceptions: a temporary use permit for heat, bad weather or other strong need, or emergency work the city manager approves.
    § 8.40.090 · code text
    The erection (including excavation), demolition, alteration or repair of any building shall occur between the hours of seven a.m. and seven p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays
Construction hours on weekends and holidays
  • Building work is allowed only from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays.
    Applies: Exceptions: a temporary use permit for heat, bad weather or other strong need, or emergency work the city manager approves.
    § 8.40.090 · code text
    The erection (including excavation), demolition, alteration or repair of any building shall occur between the hours of seven a.m. and seven p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays
  • Building work is allowed only from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays and holidays.
    Applies: Exceptions: a temporary use permit for heat, bad weather or other strong need, or emergency work the city manager approves.
    § 8.40.090 · code text
    and between nine a.m. and six p.m. on Sundays and holidays
Noise limit at homes
  • The outdoor noise limit is 65 dBA (Leq).
    Applies: Single-family homes, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; not to be exceeded in any 15-minute period.
    § 8.40.050 · code text
    All single-family residential properties | 65 | 45
  • The outdoor noise limit is 45 dBA (Leq).
    Applies: Single-family homes, 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; not to be exceeded in any 15-minute period.
    § 8.40.050 · code text
    All single-family residential properties | 65 | 45
  • The outdoor noise limit is 65 dBA (Leq).
    Applies: Multifamily homes and mobile home parks, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; not to be exceeded in any 15-minute period.
    § 8.40.050 · code text
    All multifamily residential properties and mobile home parks | 65 | 50
  • The outdoor noise limit is 50 dBA (Leq).
    Applies: Multifamily homes and mobile home parks, 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; not to be exceeded in any 15-minute period.
    § 8.40.050 · code text
    All multifamily residential properties and mobile home parks | 65 | 50
  • The noise limit is 70 dBA (Leq).
    Applies: Homes in mixed-use properties within 100 feet of a commercial use, for noise from it; 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
    § 8.40.050 · code text
    The residential portion of mixed-use properties | 70 | 70
  • The noise limit is 70 dBA (Leq).
    Applies: Homes in mixed-use properties within 100 feet of a commercial use, for noise from it; 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
    § 8.40.050 · code text
    The residential portion of mixed-use properties | 70 | 70
  • The indoor noise limit is 45 dBA (Leq).
    Applies: Inside homes, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; noise from stationary sources.
    § 8.40.050 · code text
    All single-family residential properties | 45 | 40
  • The indoor noise limit is 40 dBA (Leq).
    Applies: Inside homes, 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; noise from stationary sources.
    § 8.40.050 · code text
    All single-family residential properties | 45 | 40
  • Traffic and other moving-source noise outdoors at homes must be 65 dB(A) CNEL or less.
    Applies: A standard new development projects must meet.
    § 8.40.040 · code text
    Residential—single-family, multifamily, duplex and mobile home | 65 dB(A) | 45 dB(A)
  • Traffic and other moving-source noise inside homes must be 45 dB(A) CNEL or less.
    Applies: A standard new development projects must meet.
    § 8.40.040 · code text
    Residential—single-family, multifamily, duplex and mobile home | 65 dB(A) | 45 dB(A)

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Frequently asked questions

What are the noise rules and construction hours in San Jacinto?

San Jacinto's code: Building work is allowed only from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Weekdays; exceptions: a temporary use permit for heat, bad weather or other strong need, or emergency work the city manager approves.) (§ 8.40.090); The outdoor noise limit is 65 dBA (Leq). (Single-family homes, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; not to be exceeded in any 15-minute period.) (§ 8.40.050).

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