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Decibel Limits: Altadena vs Inglewood

How do decibel limits rules compare between Altadena, CA and Inglewood, CA?

Altadena and Inglewood have similar restriction levels.

Altadena, CA

Los Angeles County

Some Restrictions

Exterior noise in Altadena's residential zones is capped at 50 dBA daytime / 45 dBA nighttime (single-family); 55/50 dBA (multi-family); 60/55 dBA commercial; 70 dBA all hours industrial.

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Inglewood, CA

Los Angeles County

Some Restrictions

Inglewood Municipal Code Sections 5-30 and 5-31 establish maximum noise levels based on zone and duration. Noise exceeding these levels when measured on another property is unlawful. Section 5-32 reduces permitted levels by 5 dBA for impact, repetitive, or simple tone noise. Section 5-27 defines base ambient noise levels by zone classification.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactAltadenaInglewood
Code SectionLA County 12.08.390-
R-1 Day Limit50 dBA-
R-1 Night Limit45 dBA-
Multi-family Day/Night55 / 50 dBA-
Commercial Day/Night60 / 55 dBA-
Exterior-IMC Section 5-30
Interior-IMC Section 5-31
Impact/Tone-Reduce 5 dBA (Sec. 5-32)
Ambient Baseline-Section 5-27 by zone

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Altadena FAQ

What's the legal decibel limit at my Altadena property line?

50 dBA day / 45 dBA night for single-family residential under LA County Code 12.08.390.

Inglewood FAQ

What are the noise limits in Inglewood?

Sections 5-30 and 5-31 set maximum levels based on zone and duration. Impact, repetitive, or tone noise limits are reduced by 5 dB(A) under Section 5-32.

How are noise complaints handled in Inglewood?

Code Enforcement and the Inglewood Police Department investigate noise complaints. File reports through the city's nuisance complaint process.

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