Decibel Limits: Anaheim vs Huntington Beach
How do decibel limits rules compare between Anaheim, CA and Huntington Beach, CA?
Huntington Beach has fewer restrictions than Anaheim.
Anaheim, CA
Orange County
Anaheim limits stationary noise sources to 60 dBA at any property point under AMC Chapter 6.70. Evening and nighttime CNEL penalties of 5-10 dBA apply. Interior residential noise must not exceed 45 dBA CNEL.
View full Anaheim rules →Huntington Beach, CA
Orange County
Huntington Beach establishes exterior and interior noise standards under HBMC Chapter 8.40. The ordinance designates noise zones with specific decibel limits for residential, commercial, and industrial areas.
View full Huntington Beach rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Anaheim | Huntington Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Limit | 60 dBA at property | - |
| Interior Max | 45 dBA CNEL | - |
| Evening Penalty | +5 dBA (7-10 PM) | - |
| Code | AMC Ch. 6.70 | - |
| Zones | - | Residential, commercial, industrial |
| Leaf Blower Limit | - | 70 dBA at 10 feet |
| Measurement | - | At receiving property line |
| Nighttime | - | Lower limits apply |
| Code Section | - | HBMC Chapter 8.40 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Anaheim FAQ
What is Anaheim's noise limit?
60 dBA at any property point for stationary sources under AMC 6.70. Evening and nighttime CNEL penalties add 5-10 dBA to measured levels.
What is the interior noise standard?
45 dBA CNEL with windows closed for residential portions of mixed-use developments.
Huntington Beach FAQ
What are the noise limits in Huntington Beach?
Limits vary by zone. Residential areas have the strictest standards. Leaf blowers are limited to 70 dBA measured at 10 feet.
How is noise measured?
At the property line of the receiving property using A-weighted sound level meters per HBMC Chapter 8.40.
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