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Noise from Specific Sources in Camarillo, CA (2026)

2 verified noise from specific sources rules for Camarillo, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

HVAC & Mechanical Noise

Camarillo prohibits air conditioners, fans, pumps and other mechanical equipment from creating noise that violates the city's noise standards under Municipal Code Sec. 10.34.110(D). For residential properties those standards cap exterior sound at 45 dBA between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. and 55 dBA during the day under Sec. 10.34.040. The community development director enforces the rule and can order abatement.

Camarillo HVAC & Equipment Noise Rules

Some Restrictions

Camarillo, CA, Municipal Code Sec. 10.34.110(D)

D.Machinery, Equipment, Fans and Air-Conditioning. It is unlawful for any person to operate any machinery, equipment, pump, fan, air-conditioning apparatus, or similar mechanical device so as to create any noise which violates the provisions of Sections 10.34.040, 10.34.050, or 10.34.060.

Generator Noise

Camarillo exempts standby generators from the city's noise ordinance entirely when they're running during a power outage, for maintenance, or for routine testing, under Municipal Code Sec. 10.34.120(F). A whole-house backup generator kicking on during a Southern California Edison outage can't be cited for exceeding the 45 dBA nighttime limit that otherwise applies to residential equipment.

Camarillo Standby Generator Noise Exemption

Few Restrictions

Camarillo, CA, Municipal Code Sec. 10.34.120(F)

F.Standby generators are exempt from the noise ordinance when used during power outages, maintenance, or testing.

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