Inglewood Municipal Code Sections 5-30 and 5-31 establish maximum noise levels based on zone and duration. Noise exceeding these levels when measured on another property is unlawful. Section 5-32 reduces permitted levels by 5 dBA for impact, repetitive, or simple tone noise. Section 5-27 defines base ambient noise levels by zone classification.
Inglewood Municipal Code Chapter 5, Article 2 establishes quantitative noise standards. It is unlawful for any person to create noise, or allow the creation of noise on property they control, that causes noise levels measured on any other property to exceed the maximum levels specified in Sections 5-30 (exterior standards) and 5-31 (interior standards) for cumulative time periods. Section 5-27 defines base ambient noise levels by zone classification. Section 5-32 provides that when offending noise consists primarily of impact noise, repetitive noise, or simple tone noise, each maximum permitted level in Section 5-30 is reduced by 5 dB(A). The noise ordinance establishes criteria and standards for regulation of noise levels within the city. Violations constitute a misdemeanor punishable by fine and/or imprisonment. The city's Code Enforcement Division investigates noise complaints alongside the Inglewood Police Department.
Misdemeanor. Fines and/or imprisonment. Code enforcement investigation. Repeated violations subject to enhanced penalties.
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