Pasadena's noise ordinance (Sec. 20-1) sets a peak sound limit of 75 dB(A) at any receiving property boundary at any time. The ordinance also prohibits sound exceeding 10 dB above ambient on nonresidential property between 10 PM and 7 AM. Industrial facilities near the Houston Ship Channel are subject to these standards.
Pasadena Code Sec. 20-1(c)(2) establishes quantitative noise limits applicable to industrial operations: a peak of 75 dB(A) at any receiving property at any time, 10 dB above ambient at nonresidential property between 10 PM and 7 AM, and 5 dB above ambient at residential property between 10 PM and 7 AM. Octave band analysis may be required for complex industrial noise. As a major refinery and petrochemical city, Pasadena has significant industrial operations along the Houston Ship Channel. Violations are fines up to $500 per day. The city may order industrial operators to furnish noise data and operational information.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Pasadena code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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