Quiet hours in Ventura, 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 Ventura (officially San Buenaventura) regulates disturbing noise through San Buenaventura Municipal Code (SBMC) Chapter 10.650 (Noise Control), located within Division 10 (Public Peace and Morals Regulations). Code Enforcement, the Police Department, Public Works, and the Building Inspector share jurisdiction.
Per the City of Ventura Code Enforcement 'Common Code Violation - Noise Control' bulletin, SBMC Chapter 10.650 is the City's noise control chapter, with Division 24 Part 4 (Zoning - Development Regulations and Standards) providing supplemental noise performance standards. The bulletin identifies the Police Department, Neighborhood Preservation / Code Enforcement, Public Works, and Building Inspector as the agencies with jurisdiction, and lists home owners, tenants, business owners, property owners, and construction companies as the parties responsible for compliance. Beyond the local chapter, California Penal Code Section 415(2) makes it a state-law offense to 'maliciously and willfully disturb another person by loud and unreasonable noise,' punishable by up to 90 days in county jail or a $400 fine. Complaints in Ventura are investigated by Code Enforcement at (805) 658-4711 or through the My Ventura Access (MVA) online portal; the Police non-emergency line is (805) 650-8010 for after-hours disturbances. For exact decibel limits, designated noise-zone tables, and time-of-day thresholds, consult SBMC Chapter 10.650 directly on the San Buenaventura Municipal Code portal.
Per the City's Code Enforcement bulletin, a noise complaint typically triggers a Self-Certification Letter or Notice of Violation Letter giving 30 days to abate without penalty. Continued violations are cited as 'Other Municipal Code' violations at $132 first offense, doubled for a second offense and tripled for a third, plus a $101 delinquency fee. Cases may also be referred to the City Attorney for prosecutorial discretion, and serious or persistent disturbances can be prosecuted under Cal. Penal Code 415 (up to 90 days jail / $400).
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