Quiet Hours: Burbank vs Santa Monica
How do quiet hours rules compare between Burbank, CA and Santa Monica, CA?
Burbank has fewer restrictions than Santa Monica.
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
Santa Monica enforces quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM on weekdays and 10 PM to 8 AM on weekends/holidays. During quiet hours, residential noise limits drop to 50 dBA (15-minute Leq). Sound amplifying equipment in parks and on beaches is prohibited after 10 PM.
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| Fact | Burbank | Santa Monica |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | SMMC Ch. 4.12 |
| Penalty | Up to $1,000 fine / 6 months jail | - |
| Weeknight | - | 10 PM – 7 AM |
| Weekend/Holiday | - | 10 PM – 8 AM |
| Night Limit | - | 50 dBA residential |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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.
Santa Monica FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Santa Monica?
10 PM to 7 AM on weekdays and 10 PM to 8 AM on weekends and holidays. Residential noise must not exceed 50 dBA during these hours.
Can I play music in a park at night in Santa Monica?
No. Sound amplifying equipment and musical instruments are prohibited in City parks, beaches, and recreational facilities after 10 PM.
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