South Gate, CA Noise Ordinances: Quiet Hours (2026)
Quiet hours in South Gate, CA, also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time, define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Key Facts
- Daytime residential limit
- 50 dBA, 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Nighttime residential limit
- 40 dBA, 10 p.m.–7 a.m.
- Noise-sensitive zone limit
- 45 dBA anytime
- Measured at
- property line
Summary
South Gate caps residential noise at 40 dBA between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. under its zoning noise ordinance. Zone II's night limit is 10 decibels lower than the daytime cap.
Noise Zone Standards. Table 11.34-1, Noise Zone Standards, establishes noise-level standards and temporary maximum standards applicable to land use categories by noise zone. No person shall make, cause, or allow noise that exceeds the standards of Table 11.34-1, inclusive of ambient noise. ... Table 11.34-1 Noise Zone Standards Noise Zone Land Use Category Noise Standards Standard Time Period I Noise-Sensitive Area 45 dBA Anytime II Residential Properties (in any zone) 50 dBA 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 40 dBA 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. III Commercial Properties 55 dBA Anytime IV Industrial Properties 65 dBA Anytime
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4847832; v1 updated 2026-05-12; through 05-12-2026).
Full Breakdown
South Gate regulates noise through its zoning title rather than a standalone nuisance chapter. Table 11.34-1 sets zone-based sound limits: residential properties (Noise Zone II) may not exceed 50 dBA from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., dropping to 40 dBA overnight, 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. The standard applies to ambient noise, animals, equipment, tools, vehicles, and any other noise source, and is measured at the property line. A noise-sensitive zone (schools, hospitals) is capped at 45 dBA anytime, while commercial and industrial properties get higher daytime allowances.
Violations & Fines
Public nuisance and misdemeanor under Section 11.34.100; each day the violation continues is a separate offense.
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