Santa Ana, CA
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Santa Ana, CA.
Ordinance Summary
Santa Ana, CA noise ordinances, primarily Municipal Code Sections 10-153 and 18-308, prohibit loud and raucous noise that unreasonably interferes with peace and quiet at any time. Residential areas have specific decibel limits: 55 dB(A) during the day and 50 dB(A) at night, with a 5 dB(A) reduction for impact, simple tone, speech, or music. Violations can lead to misdemeanor charges, fines up to $1,000, and/or jail time.
Quiet Hours
Residential quiet hours are generally from 10 PM to 7 AM, with stricter decibel limits applied during this period.
Police Non-Emergency
(714) 245-8665Decibel Limits
"For impact noise, simple tone noise, speech, music, or any combination thereof, the permissible noise levels for residential areas are reduced by 5 dB(A)."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction, repair, remodeling, or grading activities are exempt from general noise standards between 7 AM and 8 PM on weekdays and Saturdays. They are prohibited at any time on Sunday or a federal holiday.
Loud and raucous noise from sound-making or amplifying devices that unreasonably interferes with peace and quiet is prohibited on private or public property. Public events like the Art Walk must conclude amplified sound by 10 PM.
It is a nuisance to keep or permit any animal, including a barking dog, that habitually disturbs the peace or interferes with the reasonable enjoyment of life or property.
Noises such as revving a jalopy without a muffler are considered a public nuisance. Commercial vehicles over 10,000 pounds generally cannot be parked on public streets for more than two hours. Parking in front yards is prohibited.
Activities for the maintenance of real property are permitted between 7 AM and 8 PM on any day except Sunday or a federal holiday, or between 9 AM and 8 PM on Sunday or a federal holiday.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
Residential quiet hours are generally from 10 PM to 7 AM, with stricter decibel limits applied during this period..
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: (714) 245-8665.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
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