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Quiet Hours: Castaic vs Glendale

How do quiet hours rules compare between Castaic, CA and Glendale, CA?

Glendale has fewer restrictions than Castaic.

Castaic, CA

Los Angeles County

Heavy Restrictions

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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Glendale, CA

Los Angeles County

Some Restrictions

Glendale enforces nighttime noise restrictions under the Glendale Municipal Code. It is unlawful to operate radios, musical instruments, TVs, or other sound-producing devices during nighttime hours in a manner that disturbs neighboring residents. Loading, unloading, and handling noisy materials at night is also prohibited.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactCastaicGlendale
Code SectionTitle 12, Ch. 12.08-
Residential Day50 dBA max-
Residential Night45 dBA max-
Quiet Hours10 PM – 7 AM10 PM–7 AM
Enforcement(626) 430-5201Glendale Police Department
Standard-Disturbing neighboring residents
Penalty-Misdemeanor, fines up to $1,000

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Castaic 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.

Glendale FAQ

What are the quiet hours in Glendale?

Nighttime noise restrictions apply from 10 PM to 7 AM. Noise that disturbs neighboring residents is prohibited during these hours.

How do I file a noise complaint?

Contact the Glendale Police Department non-emergency line for noise complaints. Code Compliance also investigates repeated noise issues.

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