Amplified music rules in San Leandro, CA — also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances — set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.
Amplified music audible beyond property line after 10 PM is a violation. Outdoor events with amplified sound require a special event permit from San Leandro.
San Leandro Municipal Code 4-28 prohibits amplified sound that is plainly audible at the property line during quiet hours or that exceeds 55 dBA at residential boundaries during the day. Parties, DJs, and live bands at private residences must stay within these limits. Commercial venues and outdoor events need a Special Event Permit and may have additional conditions on speaker orientation and cutoff times, usually 10 PM.
First amplified-music call often a warning; subsequent same-night response can bring a 250 to 500 dollar fine and equipment impoundment in extreme cases.
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