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Noise and construction hours in Palm Springs

In residential zones, quiet hours are 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. for power tools, model vehicles and non-emergency outdoor hardscape and landscape work.

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Key points

  • Quiet hours: In residential zones, quiet hours are 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. for power tools, model vehicles and non-emergency outdoor hardscape and landscape work.

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

What Palm Springs's code says

Palm Springs code What Palm Springs's code adds
Leaf blowers and equipment
  • Not allowed from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.
    Applies: Non-emergency exterior hardscape and landscape work (tree trimming, reseeding, lawn mowing, leaf blowing and similar) in residential zones.
    § 11.74.041 · code text
    between the hours of eight p.m. to eight a.m. in residential zones
  • Gasoline-powered leaf blowers are prohibited.
    § 11.74.043 · code text
    The use of gasoline powered leaf blowers, to produce a current of air and thereby push, propel or blow cuttings, refuse or debris, or otherwise shall be prohibited within the corporate limits of the City.
Quiet hours
  • Quiet hours are 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.
    Applies: Residential zones; powered model vehicles, home power tools, and non-emergency outdoor hardscape and landscape work.
    § 11.74.041 · code text
    between the hours of eight p.m. to eight a.m. in residential zones
Noise limit at homes
  • Noise inside a neighboring unit may not exceed 35 dBA.
    Applies: Multifamily units, windows open, 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., for more than 5 minutes in any hour.
    § 11.74.035 · code text
    | Multifamily | 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. | 35 |
  • Noise inside a neighboring unit may not exceed 45 dBA.
    Applies: Multifamily units, windows open, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., for more than 5 minutes in any hour.
    § 11.74.035 · code text
    | Residential | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. | 45 |

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Frequently asked questions

What are the noise rules and construction hours in Palm Springs?

In residential zones, quiet hours are 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. for power tools, model vehicles and non-emergency outdoor hardscape and landscape work.

General information, not legal advice.

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