Santa Paula establishes maximum noise levels measured at the property line, with lower limits for residential zones and nighttime hours. Agricultural operations receive exemptions consistent with the Right to Farm Act.
Santa Paula's noise ordinance sets decibel limits based on zoning and time of day. Residential zones are limited to 55 dBA during daytime (7 AM to 10 PM) and 45 dBA during nighttime (10 PM to 7 AM) at the receiving property line. Agricultural and industrial zones have higher thresholds. As an agricultural city surrounded by citrus orchards and farming operations, Santa Paula recognizes farming noise exemptions under the California Right to Farm Act (Civil Code 3482.5). This includes harvest equipment, wind machines for frost protection, and orchard spraying. Non-agricultural noise in residential areas is fully subject to decibel limits.
Exceeding residential decibel limits: $250 first offense, $500 second, $1,000 third within 12 months. Chronic exceedances: public nuisance declaration. Commercial operations exceeding limits: business license conditions.
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