Noise Limitations
San Diego Municipal Code § 52.1004
in effect§52.1004 Noise Limitations
(a) Within a radius of 100 feet of a health care facility, place of worship, or school grounds, no person shall:
(1) make, or cause to be made, any disturbing, excessive, or offensive noise which causes discomfort or annoyance to any reasonable person of normal sensitivities; or
(2) make, or cause to be made, any noise which unreasonably interferes with the workings of a health care facility, place of worship, or school; or
(3) use loud speaking amplifiers or similar devices in a manner that emits a sound level exceeding 55 decibels any point ten feet or more from the noise source.
(b) Section 52.1004 applies from one hour before until one hour after the posted business hours of the health care facility, place of worship, or school.
(c) This prohibition does not apply when loud speaking amplifiers are operated by law enforcement or public safety officials acting in the scope of their employment.
(“Noise Limitations” added 6-11-2024 by O-21822 N.S.; effective 7-11-2024.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter05/Ch05Art02Division10.pdf#page=4Fetched: 10/28/2026