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Noise Ordinance Overview
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Official Decibel Limits
volume_up"The ordinance specifies that noise cannot exceed the actual ambient noise by more than 5 dBA. Amplified sound has a limit of 15 dBA above ambient at the property line. 'Ambient noise' and 'presumed noise standards' are used as benchmarks."
AI Executive Summary
Glendale, CA noise ordinances, primarily found in Chapter 8.36 of the Municipal Code, prohibit unnecessary, excessive, and annoying noise. Key restrictions include quiet hours for construction (7 PM to 7 AM weekdays, 7 PM Saturday to 7 AM Monday) and amplified sound (10 PM to 7 AM daily). Noise levels must not exceed the ambient noise by more than 5 dBA in residential zones.
Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction
Prohibited in residential zones (or within 500 feet thereof) between 7 PM and 7 AM the next day, and from 7 PM Saturday to 7 AM Monday (weekends and holidays) without a permit. Emergency work is exempt.
Amplified Sound
Unlawful without registration. Commercial use prohibited between 10 PM and 7 AM daily. Non-commercial use allowed from 7 AM to 10 PM daily, including Sundays and legal holidays. Sound may not exceed 15 dBA above the actual or presumed ambient at any property line. Cannot be operated within 200 feet of churches, schools, hospitals, libraries, or city/county buildings.
Animals
Prohibits animal noise that causes a disturbance to reasonable persons of normal sensitivities or endangers health/safety. (Chapter 8.36.070)
Vehicles
Unlawful to repair, rebuild, modify, or test any motor vehicle during nighttime in a residential area if it causes discomfort or annoyance. Loading and unloading of objects in a manner that causes a noise disturbance during nighttime is also prohibited. (Chapter 8.36.100 and 8.36.200)
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