Buena Park, CA Data Centers & Crypto Mining: Data Center Noise Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Code
- Muni Code Sec. 8.28.010
- Day limit
- 55 dBA, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Night limit
- 50 dBA, 10 p.m.-7 a.m.
- Interior limits
- 50 day / 45 night
- Source
- Orange County Code 4-6-5
Summary
Buena Park adopts the Orange County noise control ordinance by reference in Municipal Code Chapter 8.28. Exterior noise at a residential property line is capped at 55 dBA from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 50 dBA overnight.
There is adopted an ordinance enacting Division 6 of Title 4, relating to noise control, adopted by the Orange County board of supervisors as Ordinance No. 2700 on September 19, 1973, as amended by Ordinance No. 2715 on November 13,1973, and as amended by Ordinance No. 2870 on October 1, 1975, which ordinances are codified as Sections 4-6-1 through 4-6-16 of the codified ordinances of the county of Orange, California, three copies of which are on file in the office of the city clerk, establishing noise control, and such are adopted by reference as if the same were set forth in full herein. (Prior code § 15B-1)
Full Breakdown
Municipal Code Section 8.28.010 adopts Division 6 of Title 4 of the Orange County Code, Sections 4-6-1 through 4-6-16, as the City's noise ordinance, with local substitutions listed in Section 8.28.020. County Code Section 4-6-5 sets the exterior limits measured on a residential property: 55 dBA between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. and 50 dBA between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Interior limits are 50 and 45 dBA. The standard tightens by 5 dBA where the noise is impact noise, simple tone noise, speech, or music. Zoning Section 19.548.010 adds an 8.2 decibel sound rating cap on exterior air conditioning equipment.
Violations & Fines
Noise over the adopted limits is a misdemeanor. The chief of police and designated city employees enforce Chapter 8.28 and may issue notices to appear in court.
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