Outdoor music at gatherings, public dances, and shows is exempt from LNMC noise limits only when licensed by the city under Section 6-6-7(2). Unlicensed outdoor music is held to the Section 6-6-5 standards, reduced 5 dB(A) for music.
Laguna Niguel handles outdoor/live music through its event-licensing framework rather than a stand-alone amplified-sound permit. LNMC Section 6-6-7(2) exempts outdoor gatherings, public dances, and shows from the noise ordinance provided they are conducted pursuant to a license issued by the city under Title 5. Without that license, outdoor music is measured against the residential exterior standards in Section 6-6-5 (55 dB(A) day / 50 dB(A) night), and because it is music the applicable limit is reduced by 5 dB(A). City environmental review documents note that special events with outdoor amplified music are typically conditioned to conclude by 10 p.m. Enforcement is by police under Section 6-6-11, with violations misdemeanors under Section 6-6-15.
Unlicensed outdoor music exceeding the reduced Section 6-6-5 limits is a misdemeanor (Section 6-6-15). Licensed events (Section 6-6-7(2)) are exempt but subject to license conditions. Report to Code Compliance.
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