Quiet hours in Orange, CA — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
The City of Orange enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM under OMC Chapter 8.24. During these hours, noise audible from 100 feet of the property line is a prima facie violation. Property maintenance noise is restricted to 7 AM–8 PM (9 AM on Sundays).
Under OMC Chapter 8.24, the City of Orange establishes quiet hours between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM when noise standards are strictly enforced. During quiet hours, it is a prima facie violation for any power tool, radio, television, amplifier, musical instrument, or similar device to be audible from 100 feet from the property line of the noise source or 150 feet from any non-stationary source. Property maintenance activities (mowers, trimmers, blowers) are permitted only between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM Monday through Saturday, and 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Sundays and federal holidays. The noise ordinance applies to all areas of the city including the Old Towne district and areas near Chapman University. Police respond to noise complaints and may issue citations for violations.
Quiet hours violations are infractions or misdemeanors under OMC Chapter 8.24. Fines escalate for repeat offenses. Persistent violators may face nuisance abatement proceedings.
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