Garden Grove establishes specific decibel limits under Chapter 8.44 of the Municipal Code. Residential exterior noise may not exceed 55 dBA during daytime (7 AM to 10 PM) or 50 dBA during nighttime (10 PM to 7 AM). Interior noise standards are set at 45 dBA daytime and 35 dBA nighttime for residential zones.
Chapter 8.44 of the Garden Grove Municipal Code sets quantitative noise thresholds based on land use zone and time of day. Exterior noise standards for single-family residential zones are 55 dBA from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM and 50 dBA from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Multi-family residential zones follow the same standards. Interior noise levels in residential units shall not exceed 45 dBA daytime and 35 dBA nighttime. Noise measurements are taken at the property line of the affected property using a sound level meter meeting ANSI Type II specifications. Short-duration noise increases of up to 5 dBA above the standard are permitted for periods not exceeding 15 minutes in any one hour. Exempt sources include emergency vehicles, construction during permitted hours, and city-authorized events.
Exceeding decibel limits under Chapter 8.44 may result in administrative citations starting at approximately $100 for first offenses, escalating for repeat violations. Contact Code Enforcement at (714) 741-5792 to file a complaint.
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