Quiet Hours: Carson vs Long Beach
How do quiet hours rules compare between Carson, CA and Long Beach, CA?
Carson and Long Beach have similar restriction levels.
Carson, CA
Los Angeles County
Carson Municipal Code Article 4, Chapter 5 (Noise Control Ordinance) adopts Los Angeles County Code Title 12, Chapter 12.08 by reference. Nighttime quiet hours run 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (weekdays) and 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. (weekends/holidays), with stricter exterior sound level limits during those hours for residential zones.
View full Carson rules →Long Beach, CA
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 | Carson | Long Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday quiet hours | 10:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. | - |
| Weekend/holiday quiet hours | 10:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. | - |
| Residential nighttime limit | 45 dBA (Noise Zone I) | - |
| Governing code | LA County Code Title 12 Ch. 12.08 (adopted by CMC Art. 4 Ch. 5) | - |
| Enforcement | LA County Sheriff - Carson Station | LBPD + Health Dept |
| Code | - | LBMC §8.80 |
| Quiet Hours | - | 10 PM–7 AM weekdays / 10 PM–9 AM weekends |
| Contact | - | (562) 570-4132 |
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Carson FAQ
Does Carson have its own noise ordinance?
No. Carson Municipal Code Article 4, Chapter 5 adopts Los Angeles County Code Title 12, Chapter 12.08 by reference, so the county's noise standards apply in Carson.
Who do I call about a noise complaint at night?
Call LA County Sheriff's Carson Station non-emergency line. They enforce both the LA County noise ordinance and Carson's public nuisance provisions.
What is the nighttime decibel limit in residential areas?
Under LA County Code §12.08.390, the nighttime limit for single-family residential (Noise Zone I) is 45 dBA at the property line.
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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