Amplified music rules in Garden Grove, CA — also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances — set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.
Garden Grove prohibits amplified music and sound-producing devices in residential areas between 10 PM and 7 AM under GGMC Section 8.47.060. During daytime hours, amplified sound must not exceed the ambient base noise level by more than 5 dB at the property line.
GGMC Section 8.47.060 specifically lists radios, musical instruments, stereo equipment, televisions, and other sound-reproducing devices as regulated items. In residential areas, these may not be operated between 10 PM and 7 AM in a manner that disturbs persons of normal sensitivity. During permitted hours, amplified music is subject to the ambient-plus-5-dB property-line standard under Section 8.47.050. Events requiring amplified sound outdoors may need separate permits from the city. The city also enforces noise provisions in commercial and industrial areas adjacent to residential zones during nighttime hours.
Amplified music violations are misdemeanors under GGMC Section 1.08.010, carrying fines up to $1,000 and/or up to six months in county jail. Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense.
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