Quiet Hours: Anaheim vs Garden Grove
How do quiet hours rules compare between Anaheim, CA and Garden Grove, CA?
Anaheim and Garden Grove have similar restriction levels.
Anaheim, CA
Orange County
Anaheim noise ordinance quiet hours are 10 PM–7 AM under AMC Ch. 6.73 — loud parties are a public nuisance during this window. Stationary noise capped at 60 dBA at the property line (AMC 6.70). Residential amplified sound prohibited 8 PM–8 AM. Construction limited to 7 AM–7 PM.
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Orange County
Garden Grove Municipal Code Chapter 8.47 restricts sound-producing devices in residential areas between 10 PM and 7 AM. Any noise exceeding the ambient base level by more than 5 dB at the property line is prima facie evidence of a violation.
View full Garden Grove rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Anaheim | Garden Grove |
|---|---|---|
| Quiet Hours | 10 PM to 7 AM | 10 PM – 7 AM |
| Stationary Limit | 60 dBA at property | - |
| Interior | 45 dBA CNEL | - |
| Code | AMC Ch. 6.70/6.73 | - |
| Violation Threshold | - | Ambient + 5 dB at property line |
| Measurement | - | dB(A) scale, fast response |
| Penalty | - | Misdemeanor, up to $1,000 fine |
| Code Section | - | GGMC §8.47.050–8.47.060 |
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Anaheim FAQ
What are Anaheim's quiet hours?
10 PM to 7 AM under AMC 6.73. Loud and unreasonable noise during these hours is a public nuisance with fines up to $1,000.
What is the noise limit?
60 dBA at the property line for stationary sources under AMC 6.70. Evening and nighttime CNEL penalties add 5-10 dBA.
Garden Grove FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Garden Grove?
Garden Grove restricts sound-producing devices in residential areas between 10 PM and 7 AM under GGMC Section 8.47.060. During these hours, noise that disturbs persons of normal sensitivity is unlawful.
How is a noise violation determined in Garden Grove?
Any noise exceeding the ambient base noise level by more than 5 dB at the property line is prima facie evidence of a violation under Section 8.47.050. Measurements use A-weighted decibels.
What are the penalties for noise violations?
Noise violations are misdemeanors under GGMC Section 1.08.010, carrying fines up to $1,000 and/or up to six months in county jail. Each day of violation is a separate offense.
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