Quiet Hours: Anaheim vs Santa Ana
How do quiet hours rules compare between Anaheim, CA and Santa Ana, CA?
Anaheim has fewer restrictions than Santa Ana.
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 →Santa Ana, CA
Orange County
Santa Ana enforces quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM under SAMC Chapter 18, Article VI (Noise Control). Residential exterior noise is limited to 55 dBA daytime and 50 dBA nighttime, with graduated enforcement thresholds for cumulative violations.
View full Santa Ana rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Anaheim | Santa Ana |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| Daytime Exterior | - | 55 dBA |
| Nighttime Exterior | - | 50 dBA |
| Code Section | - | Sec. 18-312/18-313 |
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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.
Santa Ana FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Santa Ana?
Santa Ana enforces quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM under SAMC Chapter 18, Article VI (Noise Control). Residential exterior noise is limited to 55 dBA daytime and 50 dBA nighttime, with graduated enforcement thresholds for cumulative violations.
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Santa Ana?
Quiet Hours: 10 PM – 7 AM. Daytime Exterior: 55 dBA. Nighttime Exterior: 50 dBA. Code Section: Sec. 18-312/18-313.
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