Noise Rules: Altadena vs Carson
How do noise rules rules compare between Altadena, CA and Carson, CA?
Altadena and Carson have similar restriction levels.
Altadena, CA
Los Angeles County
STRs may not adversely affect neighborhood character via noise, vibration, glare, odors, or other nuisance under LA County Code Section 7.96.060.L; underlying noise limits in Ch. 12.08 still apply.
View full Altadena rules →Carson, CA
Los Angeles County
STR noise in Carson is governed by the city's general Noise Control Ordinance (Carson Municipal Code Article 4 Chapter 5, eCode360 §47244215), which adopts Los Angeles County Code Title 12 Chapter 12.08 by reference. There is no STR-specific quiet-hour rule or decibel limit — the same standards apply to STR guests as to any other resident.
View full Carson rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Altadena | Carson |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | LA County 7.96.060.L–M | - |
| 24/7 Contact Required | Yes (7.96.070.A) | - |
| Quiet Hours | 10 p.m. – 7 a.m. (Ch. 12.08) | - |
| Parties | Banned | - |
| Carson noise ordinance | - | CMC Article 4 Chapter 5 (eCode360 §47244215) — adopts LA County Code Title 12 Ch. 12.08 |
| Daytime residential limit | - | 50 dB(A) at property line, 7 a.m.–10 p.m. (LA County Code §12.08.390) |
| Nighttime residential limit | - | 45 dB(A) at property line, 10 p.m.–7 a.m. |
| Plainly audible rule | - | Sound audible 150 ft from source is prima facie a violation |
| Enforcement | - | LA County Sheriff (Carson Station) + city code enforcement |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Altadena FAQ
Are parties allowed at Altadena STRs?
No. Section 7.96.060.M expressly bans parties, commercial events, banquets, and any gathering with an admission fee or advertised on social media.
Carson FAQ
What are the quiet hours for STR guests in Carson?
10 p.m. to 7 a.m. — when the residential ambient limit drops to 45 dB(A) at the property line under LA County Code §12.08.390 as adopted by Carson.
Can my STR be shut down for noise?
Carson has no STR permit to revoke, but repeated noise violations can lead to citations against the host as the responsible property owner, and the property can be declared a public nuisance subject to abatement.
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