Outdoor Music: Burbank vs El Monte
How do outdoor music rules compare between Burbank, CA and El Monte, CA?
Burbank and El Monte have similar restriction levels.
Burbank, CA
Los Angeles County
Burbank prohibits sound amplifying equipment from operating weekdays after 9 PM or before 9 AM, and at all times on Sundays, under BMC 9-3-208. Amplified sound may not exceed 15 dBA above the ambient noise level at the affected property line. Radios and musical instruments must not exceed ambient by more than 5 dBA.
View full Burbank rules →El Monte, CA
Los Angeles County
El Monte Municipal Code Chapter 8.36 prohibits noise from radios, musical instruments, TVs, phonographs, or other sound-reproducing devices that exceed the noise limit at the property line of any receiving property.
View full El Monte rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Burbank | El Monte |
|---|---|---|
| Amplified Limit | 15 dBA above ambient | - |
| Weekday Hours | 9 AM-9 PM only | - |
| Sundays | No amplified sound | - |
| Personal Devices | Max +5 dBA above ambient | - |
| Code | BMC 9-3-208, 9-3-213 | - |
| Code Section | - | EMMC Ch. 8.36 |
| Day Limit | - | 65 dBA at property line (7 AM–10 PM) |
| Night Limit | - | 60 dBA at property line (10 PM–7 AM) |
| Ambient Rule | - | No more than +5 dBA over ambient for 15 min |
| Enforcement | - | El Monte PD: (626) 580-2100 |
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Burbank FAQ
When can I play amplified music outdoors in Burbank?
Weekdays 9 AM to 9 PM only. Amplified sound is prohibited at all times on Sundays. Sound may not exceed 15 dBA above the ambient noise level at the affected property line.
What about playing music at home in Burbank?
Radios, musical instruments, and similar devices must not disturb neighbors. Exceeding the ambient noise by more than 5 dBA at the property line is prima facie evidence of a violation under BMC 9-3-213.
El Monte FAQ
Can I play loud music outside in El Monte?
Outdoor music must not exceed 65 dBA at the receiving property line during the day or 60 dBA at night. It also must not exceed ambient levels by more than 5 dBA for 15 minutes.
What if my neighbor plays loud music?
Contact the El Monte Police Department non-emergency line at (626) 580-2100 to file a noise complaint.
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