Long Beach's quiet hours: 10 PM to 7 AM. During these hours, noise must stay below residential nighttime decibel limits at the property line. Violations can result in fines on the first offense.

Long Beach's residential noise limits: 70 dBA (7 AM - 10 PM) dB(A) during the day and 55 dBA (10 PM - 7 AM) dB(A) at night. Commercial zones allow 70 dBA (7 AM - 10 PM). Limits are measured at the receiving property line.

Call the Long Beach police non-emergency line at (562) 435-6711. For ongoing violations, contact code enforcement at (562) 570-2633. Have the address, noise type, and duration ready. You can request to remain anonymous.

Long Beach's noise violation penalties: Violation of the noise ordinance is a public nuisance. Penalties for general noise violations can involve warnings, followed by fines of $100 for a third violation and $300 for subsequent violations. Disturbing the Peace (California Penal Code 415) can result in a fine up to $400. Failure to comply with a Noise Abatement Order can lead to Municipal Court, with potential fines of $500 and/or six months imprisonment. Loud parties causing a disturbance may result in the responsible person being liable for law enforcement response costs. Airline noise violations can incur significant fines, such as $6,000 per violation.. Fines typically escalate with repeat offenses and may result in misdemeanor charges for chronic violations.

Long Beach's rules: Dog noise, including barking, howling, or whining, is prohibited if it disrupts public peace or causes discomfort to a reasonable person. Incessant barking for 30 minutes or more, or intermittent barking accumulating to 60 minutes or more in a 24-hour period, constitutes a nuisance. Barking dogs and crowing fowl are handled by Animal Control. Exotic birds are regulated by the Noise Control Program.. To report a barking dog, contact animal control at (562) 570-7387 or the police non-emergency line.

Long Beach's construction noise rules: Construction and demolition activities are allowed Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 7 PM, and on Saturdays from 9 AM to 6 PM. Construction is generally prohibited on Sundays and Federal holidays, except for emergency work or with a special permit from the Noise Control Officer.. Violations can be reported to code enforcement, which can issue stop-work orders for unpermitted or off-hours construction.

Yes. Long Beach's ordinance: Amplified sound and loud music are generally allowed between 7 AM and 10 PM. Noise from parties, gatherings, or assemblages on private property that is audible from a distance of fifty feet or more is deemed to disrupt the public peace.. Music exceeding residential decibel limits or plainly audible across property lines during quiet hours is a citable violation.