Glendale restricts amplified sound under GMC 8.36 Article II. Sound-amplifying equipment may not exceed 15 dBA above the actual or presumed ambient at any property line. Amplified sound is prohibited 10 PM to 7 AM daily and may not operate within 200 feet of churches, schools, hospitals, or libraries.
GMC Chapter 8.36, Article II governs sound-amplifying equipment. Sound from amplifying equipment shall not exceed 15 dBA above the actual or presumed ambient noise level as measured at any property line. Amplified sound is prohibited during quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM daily. Sound-amplifying equipment shall not be operated within 200 feet of churches, schools, hospitals, libraries, or city/county buildings. Permits are required for commercial sound trucks and outdoor amplified events. Where the noise level exceeds 95 dBA, specific warning requirements apply under Section 8.36.150. Registration documentation must be in the operator's possession at all times while sound amplifying equipment is in operation. Construction noise is restricted to 7 AM-7 PM weekdays, with no construction between 7 PM Saturday and 7 AM Monday.
Misdemeanor citation. Equipment may be confiscated. Operating without a permit: additional fine. Each day of violation is a separate offense.
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