Quiet Hours: Anaheim vs Newport Beach
How do quiet hours rules compare between Anaheim, CA and Newport Beach, CA?
Anaheim has fewer restrictions than Newport Beach.
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.
View full Anaheim rules →Newport Beach, CA
Orange County
Newport Beach enforces nighttime noise standards under NBMC Chapter 10.26, with lower decibel limits from 10 PM to 7 AM in residential zones. The city aggressively addresses party noise in harbor and peninsula neighborhoods.
View full Newport Beach rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Anaheim | Newport Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Quiet Hours | 10 PM to 7 AM | - |
| Stationary Limit | 60 dBA at property | - |
| Interior | 45 dBA CNEL | - |
| Code | AMC Ch. 6.70/6.73 | - |
| Nighttime Hours | - | 10 PM – 7 AM |
| Residential Night Limit | - | ~50 dBA at property line |
| Residential Day Limit | - | ~55 dBA at property line |
| Code Section | - | NBMC Chapter 10.26 |
| Complaints | - | NBPD (949) 644-3717 |
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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.
Newport Beach FAQ
What are Newport Beach quiet hours?
Nighttime noise standards apply from 10 PM to 7 AM under NBMC Chapter 10.26, with lower decibel limits during those hours in residential zones.
How do I report a noise complaint at night?
Call NBPD non-emergency at (949) 644-3717 any time, or call 911 if the disturbance involves a large unruly gathering.
What is the unruly gathering ordinance?
NBMC 10.28.040 allows the city to impose fines of $500–$1,000 plus police cost recovery for loud parties that generate noise complaints, particularly common in Balboa Peninsula areas.
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