Outdoor Music: Glendale vs Pasadena
How do outdoor music rules compare between Glendale, CA and Pasadena, CA?
Pasadena has fewer restrictions than Glendale.
Glendale, CA
Los Angeles County
Glendale restricts amplified sound under GMC 8.36 Article II. Sound-amplifying equipment may not exceed 15 dBA above the actual or presumed ambient at any property line. Amplified sound is prohibited 10 PM to 7 AM daily and may not operate within 200 feet of churches, schools, hospitals, or libraries.
View full Glendale rules →Pasadena, CA
Los Angeles County
Pasadena regulates amplified sound under PMC Sections 9.36.150-9.36.160. Sound amplifying equipment is prohibited 10 PM to 8 AM Monday through Saturday and all day on Sundays and holidays for commercial use. Amplified music on private property cannot exceed 15 dB above ambient. Equipment prohibited within 200 feet of churches, schools, and hospitals without written consent.
View full Pasadena rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Glendale | Pasadena |
|---|---|---|
| Amplified Limit | 15 dBA above ambient | - |
| Quiet Hours | 10 PM-7 AM daily | - |
| Buffer Zone | 200 ft from schools/churches | 200 ft from schools/churches |
| Code | GMC 8.36 Art. II | - |
| Private Property | - | Ambient + 15 dB max |
| Hours (Commercial) | - | 8 AM-10 PM Mon-Sat |
| Sunday/Holiday | - | Prohibited (commercial) |
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Glendale FAQ
When is amplified music prohibited in Glendale?
Between 10 PM and 7 AM daily. At all times, amplified sound may not exceed 15 dBA above the ambient noise level at any property line.
Do I need a permit for outdoor amplified sound in Glendale?
Yes. Permits are required for commercial sound trucks and amplified outdoor events. Registration documentation must be carried at all times during operation.
Pasadena FAQ
Can I play amplified music outdoors in Pasadena?
Yes, but amplified music on private property cannot exceed 15 dB above the ambient noise level at the property line. Commercial amplified sound is limited to 8 AM-10 PM Monday through Saturday.
Are there noise restrictions near churches and schools?
Yes. Sound amplifying equipment is prohibited within 200 feet of churches, schools, hospitals, or government buildings without written consent.
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