Quiet Hours: Ojai vs Santa Paula
How do quiet hours rules compare between Ojai, CA and Santa Paula, CA?
Ojai and Santa Paula have similar restriction levels.
Ojai, CA
Ventura County
Ojai regulates noise under OMC Chapter 7-6, incorporating Ventura County noise standards. Residential nighttime noise must not exceed 45 dBA at the property line between 10 PM and 7 AM. Daytime limit is 55 dBA for residential zones.
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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 | Ojai | Santa Paula |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime Hours | 10 PM-7 AM | - |
| Residential Night Limit | 45 dBA exterior / 35 dBA interior | - |
| Residential Day Limit | 55 dBA exterior / 45 dBA interior | - |
| Enforcement | Ventura County Sheriff (805) 646-1414 | - |
| Quiet Hours | - | 10 PM to 7 AM |
| Daytime Exterior Limit | - | 55 dBA residential |
| Nighttime Exterior Limit | - | 45 dBA residential |
| Code Section | - | SPMC Chapter 93 |
| Complaint Line | - | (805) 525-4474 |
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Ojai FAQ
What are Ojai's quiet hours?
Nighttime noise restrictions apply from 10 PM to 7 AM. During these hours, residential exterior noise may not exceed 45 dBA at the property line.
Are special events exempt from noise rules?
Permitted events at Libbey Park and the Ojai Valley Inn may receive noise variances through the city's special event permit process, but must still comply with permit conditions.
How do I file a noise complaint in Ojai?
Contact the Ventura County Sheriff Ojai station at (805) 646-1414 for noise disturbances. For ongoing issues, file a code compliance complaint with Community Development at (805) 646-5581.
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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