Quiet Hours: Carson vs Pasadena
How do quiet hours rules compare between Carson, CA and Pasadena, CA?
Carson and Pasadena 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.
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Los Angeles County
Pasadena enforces noise regulations under Chapter 9.36 of the Municipal Code, restricting excessive noise from 10 PM to 7 AM in residential zones. Maximum residential noise levels are 50 dBA during nighttime and 60 dBA during daytime.
View full Pasadena rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Carson | Pasadena |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| Quiet Hours | - | 10 PM–7 AM |
| Night Limit (Residential) | - | 50 dBA |
| Day Limit (Residential) | - | 60 dBA |
| Code Section | - | PMC Ch. 9.36 |
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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.
Pasadena FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Pasadena?
Quiet hours are from 10 PM to 7 AM. Residential noise must not exceed 50 dBA at the property line during these hours.
How do I file a noise complaint?
Contact the Pasadena Police non-emergency line or the Code Compliance Division to report noise violations.
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