Santa Clarita, CA
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Santa Clarita, CA.
Ordinance Summary
Santa Clarita, CA noise ordinances, detailed in Municipal Code Chapter 11.44, prohibit loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise disturbing neighborhood peace. Quiet hours are generally 9 PM to 7 AM. Residential decibel limits are 65 dBA (day) and 55 dBA (night), with commercial limits at 80 dBA (day) and 70 dBA (night). Construction is restricted to specific daytime hours and weekdays. Violations can result in misdemeanor or infraction charges.
Quiet Hours
9 PM to 7 AM
Police Non-Emergency
(661) 260-4000Decibel Limits
"These base levels are reduced by 5 dBA for repetitive impulsive noise or steady, whine, screech, or hum noise. Adjustments are also made based on noise duration (e.g., if noise occurs more than 5 but less than 15 minutes per hour during daytime, base levels are raised by 5 dBA; more than 1 but less than 5 minutes, raised by 10 dBA; less than 1 minute, raised by 20 dBA)."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction work requiring a building permit is generally allowed between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM on Saturday. No work is permitted on Sundays or public holidays including New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day. Permits may be issued for after-hours work if construction noise is contained.
It is unlawful to use or operate any radio, musical instrument, phonograph, television, or other sound-producing device in a manner that produces noise levels on residential land which disturbs the peace, quiet, and comfort of neighboring residents.
Unlawful to willfully make or continue, or cause to be made and continued, any loud, unnecessary, and unusual noise which disturbs the peace or quiet of any neighborhood, or which causes discomfort or annoyance to residents of the area. This includes animal noise such as barking dogs.
Motor vehicle noise exceeding the limits set forth in Section 11.44.040 at any property line is a violation. Oversized vehicles (e.g., motorhomes) have specific parking restrictions on streets, including a maximum of 48 consecutive hours in any calendar week for loading/unloading, temporary maintenance, or emergency repairs, unless displaying a disabled person license plate or during a declared State of Emergency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
9 PM to 7 AM.
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: (661) 260-4000.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
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