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Quiet Hours: Burbank vs Inglewood

How do quiet hours rules compare between Burbank, CA and Inglewood, CA?

Burbank has fewer restrictions than Inglewood.

Burbank, CA

Los Angeles County

Some Restrictions

Burbank quiet hours are 10 PM-7 AM weekdays and 10 PM-8 AM weekends. Any sound exceeding the ambient noise level by more than 5 dBA is prima facie a violation (Burbank Municipal Code §9-3-208). Leaf blowers, construction, and vehicle repair have separate time windows in Title 9, Ch. 3.

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Inglewood, CA

Los Angeles County

Heavy Restrictions

Inglewood enforces noise regulations under Chapter 5, Article 2 of the Municipal Code. Residential quiet hours prohibit unreasonable noise that disturbs the peace and quiet of residential neighborhoods, particularly between 10 PM and 7 AM. Decibel-based standards apply at property lines.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactBurbankInglewood
Quiet Hours (Weekdays)10 PM – 7 AM-
Quiet Hours (Weekends)10 PM – 8 AM-
Violation ThresholdAmbient + 5 dBA (prima facie)-
CodeBMC Sec. 9-3-208-
PenaltyUp to $1,000 fine / 6 months jail-
Quiet Hours-10 PM–7 AM
Code Section-Municipal Code Ch. 5, Art. 2
Enforcement-Inglewood Police Department
Standard-Decibel-based at property line

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Burbank FAQ

What are the quiet hours in Burbank?

Quiet hours are 10 PM–7 AM on weekdays and 10 PM–8 AM on weekends. Ambient noise standard for residential zones is 65 dBA (commercial); exceeding ambient by more than 5 dBA is prima facie evidence of a violation. Burbank Municipal Code Sec. 9-3-208.

What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Burbank?

Quiet Hours (Weekdays): 10 PM – 7 AM. Quiet Hours (Weekends): 10 PM – 8 AM. Violation Threshold: Ambient + 5 dBA (prima facie). Code: BMC Sec. 9-3-208.

Inglewood FAQ

What are the quiet hours in Inglewood?

Inglewood enforces quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM. During these hours, noise that disturbs neighbors is subject to citation.

How do I file a noise complaint in Inglewood?

Contact the Inglewood Police Department non-emergency line to report noise violations. Officers can respond and issue citations.

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