Quiet Hours: Burbank vs Long Beach
How do quiet hours rules compare between Burbank, CA and Long Beach, CA?
Burbank and Long Beach have similar restriction levels.
Burbank, CA
Los Angeles County
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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Los Angeles County
Long Beach Municipal Code Chapter 8.80 prohibits unreasonable noise. Residential quiet hours are generally 10 PM–7 AM on weekdays and 10 PM–9 AM on weekends.
View full Long Beach rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Burbank | Long Beach |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | LBMC §8.80 |
| Penalty | Up to $1,000 fine / 6 months jail | - |
| Quiet Hours | - | 10 PM–7 AM weekdays / 10 PM–9 AM weekends |
| Enforcement | - | LBPD + Health Dept |
| Contact | - | (562) 570-4132 |
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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.
Long Beach FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Long Beach?
Long Beach Municipal Code Chapter 8.80 prohibits unreasonable noise. Residential quiet hours are generally 10 PM–7 AM on weekdays and 10 PM–9 AM on weekends.
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Long Beach?
Code: LBMC §8.80. Quiet Hours: 10 PM–7 AM weekdays / 10 PM–9 AM weekends. Enforcement: LBPD + Health Dept. Contact: (562) 570-4132.
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