Amplified music rules in Torrance, CA — also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances — set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.
Amplified sound must not exceed 15 dBA above ambient at property lines. On Sundays/holidays, amplified sound limited to 10 AM-6 PM. Must stay 200 ft from churches, schools, hospitals.
Under TMC Chapter 6, noise from radios, televisions, musical instruments, and other sound-producing devices exceeding the ambient noise level at the property line of any residential land (or within any adjoining apartment in a condominium or apartment building) by more than 5 dBA is prima facie evidence of a violation. The measurement is taken at the affected property line. The ordinance is enforced on a complaint basis through the Environmental Division. Train horns are separately regulated and prohibited between 10 PM and 7 AM if exceeding 96 dBA at 300 feet. Airport noise limits include 88 dBA SENEL and 82 dBA maximum sound level.
Creating noise exceeding ambient + 5 dBA at a residential property line is unlawful. Report violations to the Environmental Division at (310) 618-5929.
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Torrance adopts LA County Code Title 10 for animal control. No breed-specific bans exist, but dangerous/vicious dog declarations follow county procedures.
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Dogs must be licensed annually and kept under control at all times per LA County Code Title 10, adopted by Torrance. Rabies vaccination required.
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Up to 4 hens allowed with a special animal permit from the Community Development Director. Roosters prohibited. Coop must be in rear yard with setbacks.
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Feeding birds on any public property in Torrance is illegal and punishable as a misdemeanor or infraction under the municipal code.
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