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Quiet Hours: Long Beach vs Santa Clarita

How do quiet hours rules compare between Long Beach, CA and Santa Clarita, CA?

Long Beach and Santa Clarita have similar restriction levels.

Long Beach, CA

Los Angeles County

Some Restrictions

Long Beach Municipal Code Chapter 8.80 prohibits unreasonable noise. Residential quiet hours are generally 10 PM–7 AM on weekdays and 10 PM–9 AM on weekends.

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Santa Clarita, CA

Los Angeles County

Some Restrictions

Santa Clarita prohibits loud, unnecessary, and unusual noise that disturbs the peace under SCMC Chapter 11.44. The noise ordinance sets decibel-based limits by zone. Residential areas have a 65 dBA daytime limit and 55 dBA nighttime limit measured at the property line.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactLong BeachSanta Clarita
CodeLBMC §8.80-
Quiet Hours10 PM–7 AM weekdays / 10 PM–9 AM weekends-
EnforcementLBPD + Health DeptLA County Sheriff's Dept
Contact(562) 570-4132-
Daytime Limit-65 dBA residential zones
Nighttime Limit-55 dBA residential zones
Code Section-SCMC 11.44

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Long Beach FAQ

What are the quiet hours in Long Beach?

Long Beach Municipal Code Chapter 8.80 prohibits unreasonable noise. Residential quiet hours are generally 10 PM–7 AM on weekdays and 10 PM–9 AM on weekends.

What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Long Beach?

Code: LBMC §8.80. Quiet Hours: 10 PM–7 AM weekdays / 10 PM–9 AM weekends. Enforcement: LBPD + Health Dept. Contact: (562) 570-4132.

Santa Clarita FAQ

What are the noise limits in Santa Clarita?

Residential areas have a 65 dBA daytime and 55 dBA nighttime limit at the property line under SCMC Chapter 11.44.

How do I report a noise complaint?

Contact the LA County Sheriff's Department Santa Clarita Valley Station for noise complaints.

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