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Noise from Specific Sources in Santa Clarita, CA (2026)

1 verified noise from specific sources rules for Santa Clarita, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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HVAC & Mechanical Noise

Santa Clarita Municipal Code Section 11.44.070 makes it a violation to run air conditioning units, fans, pumps, or other mechanical or electrical equipment at a noise level that exceeds the ambient limits set in Section 11.44.040 at the property line, or inside a neighboring condo or rental unit. In a residential zone, that ceiling is 65 decibels by day and 55 decibels at night.

Santa Clarita HVAC & Mechanical Equipment Noise Limit

Some Restrictions

Santa Clarita, CA, Municipal Code § 11.44.070 (Special Noise Sources - Machinery, Fans and Other Mechanical Devices)

Any noise level from the use or operation of any machinery, equipment, pump, fan, air conditioning apparatus, refrigerating equipment, motor vehicle, or other mechanical or electrical device, or in repairing or rebuilding any motor vehicle, which exceeds the noise limits as set forth in Section 11.44.040 at any property line, or, if a condominium or rental units, within any condominium unit or ...

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