Quiet hours in Huntington Beach, CA — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Huntington Beach regulates noise under Chapter 8.40 of the municipal code. Residential exterior noise limits are 55 dBA during the day and 50 dBA at night (10 PM–7 AM). The city prohibits unnecessary, excessive, and annoying sounds.
Huntington Beach's noise control ordinance (Chapter 8.40) sets exterior noise standards at 55 dBA for residential zones during daytime and 50 dBA at night (10 PM to 7 AM). Interior noise limits are 45 dBA daytime and 35 dBA nighttime. The ordinance covers all noise sources including music, parties, mechanical equipment, and amplified sound. Exceptions exist for emergency vehicles, city operations, and permitted events. The Huntington Beach Police Department handles noise complaints.
First violations may result in warnings. Subsequent violations carry fines. The city may pursue misdemeanor charges for persistent violations.
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