Outdoor Music: Pasadena vs Pomona
How do outdoor music rules compare between Pasadena, CA and Pomona, CA?
Pasadena and Pomona have similar restriction levels.
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.
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Los Angeles County
Pomona City Code Section 18-312 prohibits music or any sound that is plainly audible more than 50 feet from its source between 10 PM and 7 AM, and audible from 150 feet between 7 AM and 10 PM.
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| Fact | Pasadena | Pomona |
|---|---|---|
| Private Property | Ambient + 15 dB max | - |
| Hours (Commercial) | 8 AM-10 PM Mon-Sat | - |
| Sunday/Holiday | Prohibited (commercial) | - |
| Buffer Zone | 200 ft from schools/churches | - |
| Code Section | - | §18-312 |
| Night (10 PM–7 AM) | - | Not audible beyond 50 ft |
| Day (7 AM–10 PM) | - | Not audible beyond 150 ft |
| Penalty | - | Infraction or misdemeanor |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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.
Pomona FAQ
Can I play loud music outside in Pomona?
Music must not be audible beyond 150 feet during the day (7 AM-10 PM) or 50 feet at night (10 PM-7 AM) per Section 18-312.
What happens if I violate the outdoor music rules?
Violations may be charged as infractions (fines up to $250) or misdemeanors (fines up to $1,000) at the discretion of the city attorney.
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