La Habra regulates industrial and fixed noise sources such as HVAC, compressors, pumps, and generators under Chapter 9.32, measured at the affected residential property line against the dB(A) standards.
LHMC 9.32.020(E) defines a fixed noise source as stationary equipment including industrial and commercial machinery, pumps, fans, compressors, generators, air conditioners, and refrigeration equipment. Such sources must not cause noise at any residential property to exceed the Chapter 9.32 exterior standards (55 dB(A) day, 50 dB(A) night), measured at any point on the affected residential property (LHMC 9.32.090). Businesses that cannot immediately comply may apply to the Orange County Noise Variance Board for a variance under LHMC 9.32.110-9.32.120, but remain subject to prosecution until one is granted.
Fixed-source noise crossing onto residential property above the 9.32 limits is a public nuisance; a county variance is required to continue.
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