Quiet Hours: Carson vs South San Gabriel
How do quiet hours rules compare between Carson, CA and South San Gabriel, CA?
Carson has fewer restrictions than South San Gabriel.
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
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.
View full South San Gabriel rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Carson | South San Gabriel |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | (626) 430-5201 |
| Code Section | - | Title 12, Ch. 12.08 |
| Residential Day | - | 50 dBA max |
| Residential Night | - | 45 dBA max |
| Quiet Hours | - | 10 PM – 7 AM |
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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.
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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