Long Beach prohibits loudspeakers and amplified sound systems that create a noise disturbance across residential property lines between 10 PM and 7 AM under LBMC 8.80.200. At all other times, amplified sound must comply with exterior noise limits in Section 8.80.150. Variances require Noise Control Office approval.
LBMC Section 8.80.200 lists specific noise disturbances, including the use of loudspeakers, loudspeaker systems, or similar devices between 10 PM and 7 AM that create a noise disturbance across a residential real property line. At any time of day, amplified sound must not exceed the exterior noise limits in Section 8.80.150 (50 dBA daytime / 45 dBA nighttime for residential districts). Noncommercial public speaking or assemblies with a variance from the Noise Control Office are exempt. Places of public entertainment have separate interior noise standards under Table D. The city requires entertainment permits for venues with amplified music. Events exceeding normal noise levels may apply for a noise variance through the Noise Control Office.
Misdemeanor: fines up to $500 and/or up to 180 days imprisonment. Operating without an entertainment permit: additional citation. Entertainment permits may be revoked for repeated violations.
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