Quiet hours in Midway City, CA — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Midway City is an unincorporated CDP in Orange County, CA, surrounded by Westminster. Because it has no city government, Orange County Codified Ordinances Title 4, Division 6 (Noise Control) controls — together with California Government Code Section 65302(f) general-plan noise standards. The County prohibits noise that exceeds residential decibel limits (typically 55 dB daytime / 50 dB nighttime) and noise plainly audible at the property line between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
Midway City (pop. 8,825) is an unincorporated 'island' CDP in Orange County, between Seal Beach and Santa Ana and largely surrounded by Westminster. Because it is unincorporated, the Orange County Code of Ordinances applies (https://library.municode.com/ca/orange_county/codes/code_of_ordinances). Title 4, Division 6 sets countywide noise control rules. In residential zones the County uses sound-level limits of approximately 55 dB(A) during daytime (7 a.m.-10 p.m.) and 50 dB(A) during nighttime (10 p.m.-7 a.m.), measured at the receiving property line. 'Disturbing, excessive or offensive' noise — including amplified music, idling vehicles, and barking dogs — is prohibited at any hour if it is plainly audible at the receiving property line. Construction in unincorporated Orange County is prohibited between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. weekdays and at all times on Sundays/federal holidays. The Orange County Sheriff's Department (West Patrol Service Area) responds to nighttime complaints; persistent noise sources are referred to OC Code Enforcement.
First violations are typically infractions punishable by fines up to $100; second offenses up to $200; third within one year up to $500. Continuing violations are misdemeanors. The County may also seek abatement orders for stationary noise sources.
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