Quiet Hours: Fillmore vs Santa Paula
How do quiet hours rules compare between Fillmore, CA and Santa Paula, CA?
Fillmore and Santa Paula have similar restriction levels.
Fillmore, CA
Ventura County
Fillmore regulates noise through the Fillmore Municipal Code. Quiet hours are generally enforced between 10 PM and 7 AM on weekdays and weekends. Persistent noise violations are handled by Fillmore Code Enforcement.
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Ventura County
Santa Paula Municipal Code Chapter 93 (Noise Control) prohibits loud or unnecessary noise in residential areas between 10 PM and 7 AM. The ordinance uses both audibility-at-property-line standards and decibel limits, with exterior residential limits of 55 dBA daytime and 45 dBA nighttime.
View full Santa Paula rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Fillmore | Santa Paula |
|---|---|---|
| Quiet Hours | 10 PM–7 AM (general) | 10 PM to 7 AM |
| Code | Fillmore Municipal Code (noise chapter) | - |
| State Authority | CA H&SC §46000 | - |
| Enforcement | Code Enforcement (805) 946-1846 | - |
| Daytime Exterior Limit | - | 55 dBA residential |
| Nighttime Exterior Limit | - | 45 dBA residential |
| Code Section | - | SPMC Chapter 93 |
| Complaint Line | - | (805) 525-4474 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Fillmore FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Fillmore?
Fillmore Municipal Code regulates noise disturbances with heightened enforcement between 10 PM and 7 AM. Noise audible beyond the property line that disturbs the peace of neighbors is prohibited at all hours.
How do I file a noise complaint?
Call the Fillmore Police (Ventura County Sheriff) at (805) 524-2233 for immediate disturbances. For ongoing issues, contact Community Development at (805) 524-1500 ext 234.
Are there decibel limits in Fillmore?
The FMC establishes noise standards measured at the property line. Residential zones have lower limits, especially during nighttime hours. Agricultural equipment used during normal farming hours may be exempt.
Santa Paula FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Santa Paula?
Quiet hours are 10 PM to 7 AM in residential zones under SPMC Chapter 93. During these hours, the exterior noise limit is 45 dBA at the property line.
Who do I call for a noise complaint in Santa Paula?
Contact Santa Paula Police Department at (805) 525-4474 for noise complaints. For ongoing issues, code enforcement can be reached through Community Development at (805) 933-4214.
What is the daytime noise limit in Santa Paula residential areas?
The daytime exterior noise limit is 55 dBA at the property line in residential zones, measured from 7 AM to 10 PM under Chapter 93.
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