Quiet hours in Oxnard, CA — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Oxnard regulates noise through Chapter 7 (Sound Regulation) of the city code. Quiet hours run from 10 PM to 7 AM. Residential noise limits are set at 55 dBA during daytime and 45 dBA at night, measured at the property line.
Oxnard's sound regulation ordinance establishes maximum permissible noise levels based on zoning districts. Residential zones have a 55 dBA daytime limit and a 45 dBA nighttime limit (10 PM–7 AM). Commercial zones have higher thresholds. The ordinance covers amplified music, mechanical equipment, and general disturbances. Exemptions apply to emergency vehicles, public works, and certain temporary events with permits.
Violations of the noise ordinance may result in citations and fines. Persistent violations can be prosecuted as misdemeanors under the city code.
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