Quiet Hours: Lompoc vs Santa Maria
How do quiet hours rules compare between Lompoc, CA and Santa Maria, CA?
Lompoc and Santa Maria have similar restriction levels.
Lompoc, CA
Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County Code Chapter 40 (Nighttime Noise Restrictions), Section 40-2, prohibits loud or unreasonable noise or music broadcast outside any residence or building from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and from midnight to 7:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
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Santa Barbara County
Santa Maria Municipal Code Chapter 5-5 regulates noise disturbances. Unnecessary, excessive, and annoying noises from all sources are prohibited. Residential noise standards apply with stricter limits during nighttime hours.
View full Santa Maria rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Lompoc | Santa Maria |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | Sec. 40-2, Ch. 40 | Chapter 5-5 |
| Sun-Thu hours | 10:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. | - |
| Fri-Sat hours | 12:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. | - |
| First-violation fine | Up to $100 | - |
| Enforcement | SB County Sheriff's Office | Police department |
| Scope | - | All unnecessary, excessive noise |
| Nighttime | - | Stricter limits apply |
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Lompoc FAQ
What are the quiet hours in unincorporated Santa Barbara County?
Under Chapter 40, Section 40-2, loud or unreasonable noise broadcast outside any residence or building is prohibited from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and from midnight to 7:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Does Chapter 40 apply to daytime noise?
No. Chapter 40 is titled 'Nighttime Noise Restrictions' and applies only during the protected nighttime hours. Daytime disturbances may still be cited under California Penal Code § 415 (disturbing the peace) if they unreasonably disturb neighbors.
Who do I call to report a Chapter 40 violation?
Contact the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office non-emergency line. Deputies are the primary enforcement officers for Chapter 40 in unincorporated areas of the county.
Santa Maria FAQ
What are the noise rules in Santa Maria?
Chapter 5-5 of the municipal code prohibits unnecessary, excessive, and annoying noises. Nighttime hours have stricter enforcement.
How do I file a noise complaint in Santa Maria?
Contact the Santa Maria Police Department to report noise disturbances.
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