Garden Grove regulates industrial and commercial noise under Title 8, Chapter 8.44 of the Municipal Code. The city establishes exterior noise standards based on zoning district, with commercial zones allowed up to 65 dBA and industrial zones up to 70 dBA during daytime hours. Operations that exceed standards at the receiving property boundary may face code enforcement action.
Chapter 8.44 of the Garden Grove Municipal Code establishes noise standards that apply to commercial and industrial operations. Exterior noise levels are measured at the property line of the receiving land use. For residential zones adjacent to industrial or commercial operations, the residential noise standard applies. Daytime exterior noise limits are 55 dBA for residential, 65 dBA for commercial, and 70 dBA for industrial zones. Nighttime levels (10 PM to 7 AM) are reduced by 5 dBA. The code prohibits operation of any machinery, equipment, or process in a manner that creates noise exceeding the applicable standard at the nearest residential property line. Code Enforcement investigates complaints at (714) 741-5792.
Violations of Chapter 8.44 noise standards are subject to administrative citations and fines. Persistent industrial noise violations may result in revocation of business permits. Report violations to Code Enforcement at (714) 741-5792.
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