Quiet Hours: Santa Paula vs Thousand Oaks
How do quiet hours rules compare between Santa Paula, CA and Thousand Oaks, CA?
Santa Paula and Thousand Oaks have similar restriction levels.
Santa Paula, CA
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.
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Ventura County
Radios, TVs, and sound devices audible beyond 50 feet from property line are prohibited 9 PM–7 AM in residential zones. Powered equipment (lawn mowers, leaf blowers) also prohibited during those hours. TOMC Ch. 5-21.
View full Thousand Oaks rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Santa Paula | Thousand Oaks |
|---|---|---|
| Quiet Hours | 10 PM to 7 AM | 9 PM – 7 AM |
| Daytime Exterior Limit | 55 dBA residential | - |
| Nighttime Exterior Limit | 45 dBA residential | - |
| Code Section | SPMC Chapter 93 | - |
| Complaint Line | (805) 525-4474 | - |
| Distance Limit | - | 50 feet from property line |
| Zones | - | Residential zones |
| Code | - | TOMC Sec. 5-21.01 – 5-21.03 |
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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.
Thousand Oaks FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Thousand Oaks?
Thousand Oaks Municipal Code Chapter 4-3 restricts unreasonable noise. Noise audible beyond the property line that disturbs residents is prohibited, with heightened enforcement between 10 PM and 7 AM.
How do I file a noise complaint in Thousand Oaks?
Call the Thousand Oaks Police Department non-emergency line at (805) 494-8200 for immediate disturbances. For ongoing issues, contact Code Enforcement at (805) 449-2100.
Can the city measure noise levels at my property?
Yes. Code enforcement officers can take noise readings. The city uses decibel measurements at property lines to document violations of Chapter 4-3 standards.
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