Amplified Music & Events: Compton vs Glendale
How do amplified music & events rules compare between Compton, CA and Glendale, CA?
Compton has fewer restrictions than Glendale.
Compton, CA
Los Angeles County
Amplified music and sound devices are regulated in Compton under nuisance and disturbing-the-peace provisions. CA Penal Code 415 applies as a fallback for extreme noise disturbances. LA County noise standards (45 dB night/50 dB day residential) may apply.
View full Compton rules →Glendale, CA
Los Angeles County
Amplified sound in Glendale requires registration and approval per GMC 8.36 Article II. Sound-amplifying equipment limited to 7 AM-10 PM (no commercial use on Sundays/holidays). Volume cannot exceed 15 dBA above ambient at the property line. Entertainment venues above 95 dBA must post warnings.
View full Glendale rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Compton | Glendale |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Night | 45 dB limit (county standard) | - |
| Residential Day | 50 dB limit (county standard) | - |
| State Law | PC 415 disturbing the peace | - |
| Enforcement | LA County Sheriff, Compton Station | - |
| Registration | - | Required for public use |
| Hours | - | 7 AM-10 PM |
| Limit | - | 15 dBA above ambient |
| Venue Warning | - | Required above 95 dBA |
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Compton FAQ
Can I play loud music outdoors in Compton?
Amplified music that disturbs the peace or quiet of any neighborhood is a nuisance violation under CMC Chapter 7. There are no specific decibel limits, but the noise must not be objectionable to neighbors.
How do I file a noise complaint about loud music in Compton?
Contact the LA County Sheriff's Department Compton Station at (310) 605-6500 or call the non-emergency line. Deputies follow LASD loud party disturbance protocols.
Glendale FAQ
When must amplified music stop in Glendale?
Amplified sound equipment in residential zones must cease by 10 PM under the Glendale Noise Control Ordinance GMC 8.36.
Can I play loud music at my business?
Sound amplifying equipment at businesses may not exceed 95 dBA. All sound must comply with the ambient-plus-5-dBA standard.
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