Amplified Music & Events: Pomona vs South San Gabriel
How do amplified music & events rules compare between Pomona, CA and South San Gabriel, CA?
South San Gabriel has fewer restrictions than Pomona.
Pomona, CA
Los Angeles County
Pomona prohibits amplified music audible beyond 50 ft between 10 PM and 7 AM, and beyond 150 ft during daytime hours. Citations filed with the LA County District Attorney.
View full Pomona rules →South San Gabriel, CA
Los Angeles County
South San Gabriel is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, so amplified music is governed by County Code Title 12, Chapter 12.08 (Noise Control), not a city ordinance. Residential limits are 50 dBA daytime (7 a.m.-10 p.m.) and 45 dBA nighttime (10 p.m.-7 a.m.) at the property line under Sec. 12.08.390. Amplified-sound events on private property near residential zones require permits and are heavily restricted at night.
View full South San Gabriel rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Pomona | South San Gabriel |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime (10 PM-7 AM) | Audible beyond 50 ft = violation | - |
| Daytime (7 AM-10 PM) | Audible beyond 150 ft = violation | - |
| Code | Pomona City Code Ch. 18, Art. VII | - |
| Enforcement | Citation filed with LA County DA | - |
| Code Reference | - | LA County Code Ch. 12.08 |
| Residential Limit | - | 50 dBA day / 45 dBA night |
| Night Hours | - | 10:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. |
| Sheriff Station | - | Temple Station (626-285-7171) |
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Pomona FAQ
Can I have a loud party in Pomona?
Music and sound must not be audible beyond 50 feet after 10 PM or 150 feet during the day. Police will issue citations for disturbing parties.
Are there extra noise protections near schools?
Yes. PMC prohibits noise near schools, hospitals, churches, and libraries that exceeds zone standards or interferes with institutional use.
South San Gabriel FAQ
Can I have amplified music in my South San Gabriel backyard?
Yes, but the sound at your property line cannot exceed 50 dBA between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. or 45 dBA between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. under LA County Code Sec. 12.08.390. Amplified DJs and live bands routinely exceed those limits and require a Public Health permit.
Who do I call about a loud party in South San Gabriel?
Call the LA County Sheriff's Temple Station at 626-285-7171 for an active disturbance. South San Gabriel is unincorporated, so the Sheriff (not a city police department) is the responding agency under Chapter 12.08.
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