Quiet hours in El Monte, CA — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
El Monte regulates noise under Chapter 8.36 (Noise Control). Daytime hours are 7 AM–10 PM; nighttime is 10 PM–7 AM. Noise may not exceed ambient levels by more than 5 dB for 15 cumulative minutes at property lines.
El Monte Municipal Code Chapter 8.36 establishes noise control standards. Ambient noise standards divide time into Day (7:00 AM–10:00 PM) and Night (10:00 PM–7:00 AM). Under EMMC §8.36.040(A), it is unlawful to create noise that exceeds the ambient noise level at any property line by more than 5 decibels for a cumulative period of 15 minutes. The standards apply to all property within their assigned zoning districts. Interior noise standards also apply to condominiums, two-family, and multifamily units. The El Monte Police Department and authorized enforcement officers may summarily abate noise disturbances per Chapter 8.44.
Peace officers and authorized enforcement officers may summarily abate noise disturbances. Noise disturbance assemblies are declared public nuisances. The city may hold responsible persons civilly liable for response costs.
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