Noise and construction hours in Tustin: the local rules

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

What Tustin's code says

Tustin code What Tustin's code adds
Construction hours on weekdays	7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Applies: Construction, grading, paving or demolition; the Building Official may grant a temporary written exception for urgent need. § 4616 · code text The erection, demolition, alteration, repair, excavation, grading, paving or construction of any building or site is prohibited between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., Monday through Friday
Construction hours on weekends and holidays	9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Applies: The Building Official may grant a temporary written exception for urgent need. § 4616 · code text The erection, demolition, alteration, repair, excavation, grading, paving or construction of any building or site is prohibited between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., Monday through Friday and 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. on Saturdays No construction on Sundays or city observed federal holidays. Applies: The Building Official may grant a temporary written exception for urgent need. § 4616 · code text The erection, demolition, alteration, repair, excavation, grading, paving or construction of any building or site is prohibited between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., Monday through Friday and 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. on Saturdays and during all hours Sundays and city observed federal holidays.
Leaf blowers and equipment	Loud maintenance equipment: weekdays 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Saturdays 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., never Sundays or city federal holidays. Applies: Residentially zoned areas. § 4616 · code text The use and operation of property maintenance equipment, the use of which is attended by loud or unusual noise, is prohibited in residentially zoned areas any and all hours on Sundays and city observed federal holidays, before 7:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and before 9:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
Noise limit at homes	55 dB(A) outdoors, for more than 30 minutes in any hour. Applies: Noise Zone 1, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; 50 dB(A) from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. § 4614 · code text \| 1 \| 55 dB(A) \| 7:00 a.m.—10:00 p.m. \| 45 dB(A). Applies: Inside another home, Noise Zone 1, 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; not exceeded for more than 5 minutes in any hour. § 4615 · code text \| \| 45 dB(A) \| 10:00 p.m.— 7:00 a.m. \| 55 dB(A). Applies: Inside another home, Noise Zone 5 residential uses, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; not exceeded for more than 5 minutes in any hour. § 4615 · code text \| 5 (residential uses only) \| 55 dB(A) \| 7:00 a.m.—10:00 p.m. \| 45 dB(A). Applies: Inside another home, Noise Zone 5 residential uses, 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; not exceeded for more than 5 minutes in any hour. § 4615 · code text \| \| 45 dB(A) \| 10:00 p.m.—7:00 a.m. \|

Who this affects

HomeownersContractorsDesigners

Frequently asked questions

What are the noise rules and construction hours in Tustin?

Construction hours: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays; none on Sundays or city observed federal holidays.

Noise and construction hours in Tustin

Key points

What Tustin's code says

Who this affects

Frequently asked questions

Ask about a specific Tustin property

More on building on your lot in Tustin