Quiet Hours: Altadena vs Inglewood
How do quiet hours rules compare between Altadena, CA and Inglewood, CA?
Altadena has fewer restrictions than Inglewood.
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
Inglewood enforces noise regulations under Chapter 5, Article 2 of the Municipal Code. Residential quiet hours prohibit unreasonable noise that disturbs the peace and quiet of residential neighborhoods, particularly between 10 PM and 7 AM. Decibel-based standards apply at property lines.
View full Inglewood rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Altadena | Inglewood |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | LA County Code Ch. 12.08 (Title 12) | Municipal Code Ch. 5, Art. 2 |
| 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 | - | 10 PM–7 AM |
| Enforcement | - | Inglewood Police Department |
| Standard | - | Decibel-based at property line |
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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.
Inglewood FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Inglewood?
Inglewood enforces quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM. During these hours, noise that disturbs neighbors is subject to citation.
How do I file a noise complaint in Inglewood?
Contact the Inglewood Police Department non-emergency line to report noise violations. Officers can respond and issue citations.
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