Long Beach enforces exterior noise limits by district under LBMC 8.80.150. Residential areas (District 1) are limited to 50 dBA daytime (7 AM-10 PM) and 45 dBA nighttime (10 PM-7 AM). Commercial (District 2) allows 60 dBA day / 55 dBA night. Industrial zones reach 65-70 dBA.
LBMC Section 8.80.150 establishes exterior noise limits measured at the receiving property line. Table A in Section 8.80.160 sets limits by district: District 1 (predominantly residential) at 50 dBA daytime and 45 dBA nighttime; District 2 (commercial/mixed-use) at 60 dBA daytime and 55 dBA nighttime; District 3 (light industrial) at 65 dBA any time; District 4 (heavy industrial) at 70 dBA any time. Noise may not exceed the district standard for more than 30 cumulative minutes per hour, the standard plus 5 dB for more than 15 minutes, the standard plus 10 dB for more than 5 minutes, or the standard plus 15 dB for more than 1 minute. If noise contains a steady audible tone or is repetitive, the standard is reduced by 5 dBA. The city operates a Noise Control Office under the Department of Health and Human Services that investigates complaints and issues variances.
Misdemeanor: fines up to $500 and/or up to 180 days imprisonment. Noise variances may be issued by the Noise Control Office for temporary exemptions.
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Long Beach Municipal Code Chapter 8.80 prohibits unreasonable noise. Residential quiet hours are generally 10 PM–7 AM on weekdays and 10 PM–9 AM on weekends.
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Long Beach prohibits loudspeakers and amplified sound systems that create a noise disturbance across residential property lines between 10 PM and 7 AM under ...
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Construction with a city permit is allowed weekdays 7 AM–7 PM and Saturdays 9 AM–6 PM. No construction noise on Sundays or holidays.
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