Sacramento County Code §6.68.070 sets a cumulative dBA scale that applies in Carmichael. Single-family residential receivers: 55 dBA (7 a.m.-10 p.m.) / 50 dBA (10 p.m.-7 a.m.). Multi-family residential: 60/55. Commercial: 65/60. Industrial: 70/65.
SCC §6.68.070 specifies these cumulative noise standards at the receiving (complainant's) property line for any unincorporated parcel including Carmichael: Single-family residential 55/50 dBA; Multi-family residential 60/55 dBA; Commercial 65/60 dBA; Industrial 70/65 dBA. The Lmax allowance permits +5 dB for 30 cumulative min/hr, +10 dB for 15 min/hr, +15 dB for 5 min/hr, and +20 dB for 1 min/hr - so a 70 dBA spike at a residential receiver during day hours is allowed for up to 1 minute per hour. Interior receiver standards (§6.68.080) cap intrusive sound inside dwellings at 45 dBA day / 35 dBA night.
Exceeding §6.68.070 limits is a misdemeanor under §6.68.140 - up to $1,000 fine and/or six months jail. Administrative citations under SCC Ch. 1.01 escalate $100 / $200 / $500. Repeat industrial/commercial violators can face revocation of business license under SCC Title 4.
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