Quiet Hours: Altadena vs Burbank
How do quiet hours rules compare between Altadena, CA and Burbank, CA?
Altadena and Burbank have similar restriction levels.
Altadena, CA
Los Angeles County
Altadena is unincorporated, so LA County Title 12 Chapter 12.08 (Noise Control) applies. Nighttime exterior limits run 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. with stricter dB caps; daytime runs 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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Los Angeles County
Burbank quiet hours are 10 PM-7 AM weekdays and 10 PM-8 AM weekends. Any sound exceeding the ambient noise level by more than 5 dBA is prima facie a violation (Burbank Municipal Code §9-3-208). Leaf blowers, construction, and vehicle repair have separate time windows in Title 9, Ch. 3.
View full Burbank rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Altadena | Burbank |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | LA County Code Ch. 12.08 (Title 12) | - |
| Nighttime Window | 10:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. | - |
| Residential Night Limit | 45 dBA (R-1) | - |
| Residential Day Limit | 50 dBA (R-1) | - |
| Ambient Exceedance Rule | +5 dB over ambient | - |
| Quiet Hours (Weekdays) | - | 10 PM – 7 AM |
| Quiet Hours (Weekends) | - | 10 PM – 8 AM |
| Violation Threshold | - | Ambient + 5 dBA (prima facie) |
| Code | - | BMC Sec. 9-3-208 |
| Penalty | - | Up to $1,000 fine / 6 months jail |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Altadena FAQ
What are Altadena's quiet hours?
10 p.m. to 7 a.m. under LA County Code Ch. 12.08 — Altadena is unincorporated so LA County's noise ordinance applies.
How loud can my backyard be at night?
Single-family residential exterior noise is capped at 45 dBA from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. per Section 12.08.390.
Burbank FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Burbank?
Quiet hours are 10 PM–7 AM on weekdays and 10 PM–8 AM on weekends. Ambient noise standard for residential zones is 65 dBA (commercial); exceeding ambient by more than 5 dBA is prima facie evidence of a violation. Burbank Municipal Code Sec. 9-3-208.
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Burbank?
Quiet Hours (Weekdays): 10 PM – 7 AM. Quiet Hours (Weekends): 10 PM – 8 AM. Violation Threshold: Ambient + 5 dBA (prima facie). Code: BMC Sec. 9-3-208.
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