Quiet Hours: Burbank vs South San Gabriel
How do quiet hours rules compare between Burbank, CA and South San Gabriel, CA?
Burbank has fewer restrictions than South San Gabriel.
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
Los Angeles County Code Title 12, Chapter 12.08 establishes exterior noise standards for unincorporated areas. Residential zones are limited to 50 dBA daytime and 45 dBA nighttime. Nighttime quiet hours run from 10 PM to 7 AM.
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| Fact | Burbank | South San Gabriel |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| Penalty | Up to $1,000 fine / 6 months jail | - |
| Code Section | - | Title 12, Ch. 12.08 |
| Residential Day | - | 50 dBA max |
| Residential Night | - | 45 dBA max |
| Quiet Hours | - | 10 PM – 7 AM |
| Enforcement | - | (626) 430-5201 |
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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.
South San Gabriel FAQ
What are quiet hours in unincorporated LA County?
Nighttime quiet hours run from 10 PM to 7 AM under LA County Code Chapter 12.08. During these hours, residential areas have a 45 dBA exterior noise limit.
How do I file a noise complaint in unincorporated LA County?
Call LA County Environmental Health at (626) 430-5201 for noise complaints related to businesses or construction. For general disturbances, contact the LA County Sheriff.
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