Glendale requires vehicles to park on approved paved surfaces. Parking on lawns and landscaped areas is prohibited. Driveways must meet zoning standards and vehicles may not block public sidewalks.
Under Glendale's zoning and property maintenance codes, vehicles must be parked on paved surfaces such as concrete or asphalt. Parking on grass, dirt, or landscaped areas is prohibited. Driveways must comply with zoning dimensional standards. Vehicles may not block public sidewalks. New driveway construction or modifications require permits. The maximum paved area in front yards is regulated to maintain neighborhood aesthetics.
Parking on unapproved surfaces results in code enforcement citations. Property owners receive compliance notices with deadlines. Continued violations lead to escalating fines.
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Glendale limits construction noise to 7 AM to 7 PM on weekdays and 8 AM to 5 PM on Saturdays. Construction is prohibited on Sundays and city-observed holiday...
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Glendale is impacted by aircraft noise from Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), located adjacent to the city's southeastern border. Aircraft noise is federally ...
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Glendale enforces nighttime noise restrictions under the Glendale Municipal Code. It is unlawful to operate radios, musical instruments, TVs, or other sound-...
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Glendale addresses barking dogs under its noise ordinance and animal control regulations. Persistent barking that disturbs neighbors constitutes a nuisance. ...
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Glendale restricts amplified sound under GMC 8.36 Article II. Sound-amplifying equipment may not exceed 15 dBA above the actual or presumed ambient at any pr...
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Glendale enforces presumed ambient noise standards under GMC 8.36.040. Residential (single-family/duplex) zones are limited to 55 dBA daytime and 45 dBA nigh...
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