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Decibel Limits: Anza vs Murrieta

How do decibel limits rules compare between Anza, CA and Murrieta, CA?

Anza and Murrieta have similar restriction levels.

Anza, CA

Riverside County

Some Restrictions

Riverside County Ord. 847 sets A-weighted dBA limits that vary by receiving land use, with residential nighttime limits around 45 dBA and daytime limits near 55 dBA.

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Murrieta, CA

Riverside County

Some Restrictions

Murrieta Municipal Code Chapter 9.02 sets receiving-zone decibel limits of 55 dBA day and 45 dBA night for residential, 65/60 dBA for commercial, and 70/65 dBA for industrial zones. Readings are taken with a Type 2 sound-level meter at the receiving property line.

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Murrieta FAQ

How loud is 55 dBA?

Roughly the level of a quiet conversation or a suburban daytime background. Most normal speech at 3 feet is 60-65 dBA, so music that is clearly audible inside a neighbor's home usually exceeds the limit.

Who takes the decibel readings in Murrieta?

Code Enforcement uses Type 2 meters or contracts with an acoustical consultant for documentation in contested cases. Readings are taken at the receiving property line.

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