Pico Rivera has no dedicated outdoor-event or live-music noise permit in Chapter 8.40. Backyard bands, DJs, and patio sound are controlled through the unnecessary-noise nuisance standard and the loud-assemblage rule in PRMC 8.40.010.
Chapter 8.40 does not include an outdoor-entertainment permit, a special-event decibel condition, or fixed cutoff times for live or outdoor music. Outdoor music that is unnecessary and physically annoying to persons of ordinary sensitiveness is addressed under PRMC 8.40.010's general nuisance standard. If an outdoor gathering becomes a loud or unruly assemblage that requires repeated police response, the senior peace officer may declare a public nuisance and, after a first warning, bill the responsible party up to $500 for special security. Commercial or park events may also need separate city facility-use or special-event approvals outside the noise chapter.
Outdoor music cited as an unnecessary noise nuisance under PRMC 8.40.010; unruly-event hosts may be billed up to $500 per incident for special police security with a possible lien.
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