CC SR 20161018 03 - City Noise Ordinance CAIRRANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 10/18/2016
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Regular Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to initiate a Code Amendment to establish a Citywide
comprehensive noise ordinance.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Review the current City noise regulations, as well as other local government
noise regulations, and determine if a Code Amendment should be initiated to
prepare a more comprehensive noise control ordinance.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Leza Mikhail, Senior Planner
REVIEWED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, Director of Community Development<
APPROVED BY: Doug Willmore, City Manager/VL_-
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. General Plan Excerpt — Sensory Environment — Noise (page A-1)
B. City of RPV Existing Noise Regulations Chart (page B-1)
C. Comparison Table of Noise Regulation for Various Cities (page C-1)
D. Comprehensive Noise Ordinances for Peninsula Cities — RHE and PVE
(page D-1)
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
Existing City Noise Regulations
The City's General Plan has an element dedicated to noise and visual impacts referred
to as the "Sensory Environment Element" (Attachment A). The Sensory Environment
Element states that "it shall be the goal of the City ... through proper land use planning and
regulations, to provide for a quiet and serene residential community with a minimum of
restriction on citizen activity." The General Plan goes on to summarize how sound is
measured, the effects of noise on people, the difference between steady or constant noise
(ambient noise) and intermittent single -event noise, and establishes a number of policies
(p. A-13) to reduce perceived noise impacts.
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The Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code (RPVMC) currently contains a number of
separate provisions that regulate or limit noise production in the City. Attachment B is a
table that lists these existing noise regulations. In summary, the RPVMC provisions
regulating noise include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Animal noises that disturb the peace (§6.04.060)
• Unruly parties and gatherings (§9.24)
• Automotive service stations (§17.04.070.D)
• Minor structures and mechanical equipment, i.e. air conditioning (A/C) units and
pool equipment (§17.48.030.E.3.b)
• Conditional Use Permit standards and conditions (§17.60.050)
• Special Use Permit standards and conditions (§17.62.060)
The City's existing noise regulations are a hybrid of the following two approaches:
• Reasonableness Standards — Noise regulations based on a reasonableness
standard such as "unreasonably loud," "unusual," "disturbing," "loud and raucous,"
or "excessive."
• Decibel -Specific Standards — Excessive noise exceeding certain levels typically
measured in decibels (dB) from a particular location, such as a property line or an
exterior wall of an adjacent structure.
Over the years, Staff has received occasional complaints by residents living in proximity
to a source of sound that is unwanted, or perceived as an annoyance. Such complaints
typically revolve around amplified sound at outdoor events or drive-thru restaurants;
construction equipment (i.e. air hammers, etc.); landscape machinery, and mechanical
equipment (i.e., A/C units, pool pumps, etc.). Many times these complaints are addressed
through current RPVMC provisions or conditions of approval placed on major
development projects (i.e., Terranea Resort, Marymount California University, Trump
National Golf Club or the Point View Events Garden) or City -issued Special Use Permits.
These permits often have annual reviews and/or requirements for noise monitoring that
allow the Director of Community Development, the Planning Commission or the City
Council to review any noise impacts once an event or project is established, and to add,
delete or modify conditions to further mitigate noise impacts. Additionally, if excessive
noise occurs as a result of a party or an event held on a private property, the RPVMC has
an "Unruly Parties and Gatherings" provision that permits law enforcement to take actions
necessary to abate the noise impacts by issuing an oral warnings or a written citation.
However, there are instances when complaints are not addressed by existing RPVMC
provisions. For example, A/C units or pool pumps that were installed within a required
setback area prior to the City's incorporation (or prior to the current code requirement)
are not regulated by the RPVMC because the language is written such that only newly -
installed equipment must comply with the 65 dBA requirement. These types of
mechanical equipment are considered legal non -conforming. Another example of a
shortfall in the RPVMC is that the existing code does not provide any maximum decibel
level for mechanical equipment that is located outside of a required setback.
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Local Cities' Noise Reaulations
In an effort to understand how neighboring or comparable cities throughout Los Angeles
and Orange counties regulate "noise," Staff researched the municipal codes of sixteen
(16) cities. The cities surveyed have some similar attributes to Rancho Palos Verdes in
that they are either similar in topography, demographics, or proximity to the ocean. Staff
prepared a comparison table to help describe the differences between these cities
(Attachment C). With respect to the four Peninsula cities, Rolling Hills Estates and Palos
Verdes Estates both have comprehensive noise ordinances (Attachment D), while Rolling
Hills does not. Among non -Peninsula cities, the cities of Malibu, Beverly Hills, Calabasas,
and Laguna Beach all have comprehensive noise ordinances.
RPV Citywide Comprehensive Noise Ordinance
Policy No. 2 of the Sensory Environment Element (p. A-13) states that the City should
"develop an ordinance to control noise." As such, Staff believes that if the City Council
wishes to establish a comprehensive noise ordinance, beyond the code provisions that
already exist, it would be in line with the goals and policies of the City's General Plan. If
pursued, Staff recommends that RPVMC Title 9 "Public Peace, Morals, and Welfare" be
amended to include a comprehensive noise ordinance. Furthermore, amendments to
RPVMC Title 17 "Zoning" would also have to be made to align with added provisions to
Title 9. Amendments to Title 17 require the Planning Commission's review at a duly -
noticed public hearing, with the Planning Commission's recommendation subject to City
Council approval. Amendments to Title 9 may be considered solely by the City Council.
On the other hand, if the City Council believes that the current RPVMC provides adequate
noise regulations --with the exception of a few shortfalls noted above --a code amendment
to address those shortfalls could be initiated. Based on some of the identified shortfalls
pertaining to mechanical equipment and amplified sound from drive-thru speakers, Staff
would recommend the following amendments:
Require all mechanical equipment not to exceed 65 dBA at the source of the
equipment; and,
Establish a maximum 60 dBA sound level at any property line for drive-thru
restaurant speakers.
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to Staff's recommendation, the following alternative action is available for the
City Council's consideration:
Direct Staff to take no further action on the matter. If this alternative is
chosen, Staff would continue with the current process of enforcing noise
issues based on current Code and review practices.
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Noise Control Summary
Statutory
Health and Safety— Health and Safety Code § 46000 et seq. and Government Code
References
§ 65302(f)
Disturbing the Peace Prohibited— Prohibition on persistent animal noises that
6.04.060
disturb the peace.
Noise — Noise controls applicable to solid waste collection; not to exceed 75 dBA at
8.20.120
25 -foot distance
Loud and raucous noise prohibited — Prohibition on persons willfully making loud or
9.32.040
raucous noise at or within 300 feet of any residence, with intent to harass, threaten
or intimidate
Unruly Parties and Gatherings — Recovery of law enforcement expenses; provides
9.24
sheriff's ability to issue oral warnings and citations for disturbing the peace caused
by a party, gathering or assemblage of persons on private property
Off-road Vehicles - Limitation on Off-road vehicle operation that disturbs the peace;
10.04.040
creation of "noise" included
Wireless Telecommunications — Requires a Noise Study to be prepared by a
qualified acoustic engineer documenting that the level of noise to be emitted by the
a proposed wireless telecommunications facility will comply with the RPVMC;
backup generators only permitted during power outages, and shall not be tested on
weekends or holidays, or between hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.; equipment shall not
exceed 55 dBA, measured 3 feet from source of noise, if facility is located within the
12.18
public ROW adjacent to business, commercial, manufacturing, utility or school zone;
for facility located within 500 feet from residential property, noise shall not exceed
45 dBA, measured 3 feet from source of noise; if nearby property owner registers a
noise complaint, remedial actions are to be taken, including potential action by City
to hire a consultant to study, examine and evaluate the noise complaint, with
Director ability to require further mitigation
Business and Occupation Permits — Allows revocation of business or occupation
15.10.100
permits when noise interferes with the rights of another person's dwelling in the
vicinity of a business
Time Limits for Completion of Construction - Limitation and mechanism to require
15.46
completion of construction activities within a reasonable amount of time to limit
impacts to neighboring properties, including noise
Attached Unit Development Standards — Prohibits devices that generate noise or
17.06.020
vibration to be attached to a common wall adjacent to a living room, family roof,
dining room, den or bedroom
17.08.030.0
Home Occupations — Prohibits activity that is injurious to the use of the neighboring
property by reason of noise
Commercial Districts Deliveries and Mechanical Equipment— Limitation on
commercial uses regarding deliveries, trash pick-up, parking lot trash sweepers,
17.12.030.F
operation of machinery or mechanical equipment, when abutting a residential
district, to only be permitted to exceed 65 dBA at the property line between the
hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Sunday
Institutional District — Allows ancillary uses (i.e. commercial uses), provided adverse
17.26.020.E
noise impacts (and other impacts) will not result
Institutional Districts Deliveries and Mechanical Equipment— Limitation on
17.26.040.F
institutional uses regarding deliveries, trash pick-up, parking lot trash sweepers,
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operation of machinery or mechanical equipment, when abutting a residential
district, to only be permitted to exceed 65 dBA at the property line between the
hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Sunday
Cemetery Districts Deliveries and Mechanical Equipment — Limitation on cemetery
uses regarding deliveries, trash pick-up, parking lot trash sweepers, operation of
17.28.040.1
machinery or mechanical equipment, when abutting a residential district, to only be
permitted to exceed 65 dBA at the property line between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7
p.m., Monday through Sunday
Automotive Service Station Overlay Control District — Limitation of noise generated
from an approved automotive service station to 65 dBA at property line; Limitation
17.04.070.13
of noise generated from an approved mechanical car wash to 65 dBA at property
line
17.48.030.E.3.b
(General) Use and Development Standards— Limitation on noise generated from
mechanical equipment and/or minor structures to 65 dBA at property line
Recycling (Centers/Facilities/Drop-offs) — Noise levels from operation of machines
17.58.020.A.9
shall not exceed 65 dBA at closest property line
Recycling (Centers/Facilities/Drop-offs) — Operation of facility shall not increase the
17.58.020.13.11
ambient noise level at the property line above 65 dBA when adjacent to a
residential zone
Recycling (Centers/Facilities/Drop-offs) — Recycling material collection areas —
17.58.030.C.9
adjacent to developments and transportation corridors shall be adequately
protected from noise (and other impacts) via adequate
Conditional Use Permit Findings and Conditions — Requires conditions to be added
17.60.050
to projects when necessary to protect health, safety and welfare with regard to
noise
Special Use Permit Findings and Conditions — Requires conditions to be added to
17.62.060
projects when necessary to protect health, safety and welfare with regard to noise
Residential Planned Developments (RPD -s) Findings and Conditions - Requires
17.74.070.A.12
conditions to be added to projects when necessary to protect health, safety and
welfare with regard to noise
Grading Permits — Conditions required to mitigate noise (and other impacts) that
17.76.040.6.4
are injurious to the neighborhood and/or general public
Convenience Stores — Mechanical equipment shall be located as far as possible
from residential or institutional uses, and noise levels from mechanical equipment
17.76.080.C.1
(e and f)
shall not exceed 65 dBA at the closest property line; and noise emanating from the
building shall be minimized by use of appropriate sound insulation techniques and
filters
Geologic Investigation Permits — Requires conditions to be added to projects when
17.76.130.E.4
necessary to protect health, safety and welfare with regard to noise
Bed and Breakfast Inns — Prohibition of noise or other disturbance created by a bed
17.76.140.0.7
and breakfast inn
17.83.060.D
Small Wind Energy Systems — Noise generated from system shall not exceed 60
(5 and 11)
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City of Palos Verdes Estates
Chapter 8.28
NOISE
Sections:
8.28.010 Purpose.
8.28.020 Prohibited noises.
8.28.030 Noise from commercial operations.
8.28.040 Leaf blowers.
8.28.050 Exemptions.
Prior legislation: Ord. 495.
8.28.010 Purpose.
The city is mostly developed with noise -sensitive residential uses. Excessive noise levels are detrimental
to the health and safety of individuals. Excessive noise is considered a public nuisance and the city
prohibits unnecessary, excessive, or annoying noises from all sources. Creating, maintaining, causing, or
allowing to be created, caused or maintained any noise or vibration in a manner prohibited by the
provisions of this chapter is a public nuisance and shall be punishable as a misdemeanor. (Ord. 701 § 2
(Exh. 1), 2012)
8.28.020 Prohibited noises.
Unless otherwise permitted in this chapter, no person shall make, permit to be made or cause to suffer
any noises, sounds or vibrations that are so loud, prolonged and harsh as to be annoying to reasonable
persons of ordinary sensitivity and to cause or contribute to the unreasonable discomfort of any persons
within the vicinity. When considering whether a noise, sound or vibration is unreasonable within the
meaning of this section, the following factors shall be taken into consideration:
A. The volume and intensity of the noise, particularly as it is experienced within a residence or place of
business;
B. Whether the noise is prolonged and continuous;
C. How the noise contrasts with the ambient noise level;
D. The proximity of the noise source to residential and commercial uses;
E. The time of day; and
F. The anticipated duration of the noise. (Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012; Ord. 203 § 1, 1961)
8.28.030 Noise from commercial operations.
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No person shall, within the city, operate or cause the operation, or suffer or permit the operation upon
any premises owned, occupied or controlled by such person, of any tool, machine or other thing
designated or used for the manufacture of goods, wares, buildings or structures, or for any commercial
purpose, the noise from which can be heard at any point on any other premises, other than during the
hours of seven a.m. until seven p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, seven a.m. until five -
thirty p.m. Friday, and nine a.m. until five p.m. Saturday. (Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012; Ord. 438 § 1, 1986;
Ord. 310 § 1, 1975; Ord. 287 § 1, 1973; Ord. 258 § 1, 1969; Ord. 203 § 2, 1961)
8.28.040 Leaf blowers.
A. General Prohibition. The use or operation or allowing the use or operation of any portable machine
powered with combustion, gasoline or electric -powered engine used to blow leaves, dirt or other debris
off sidewalks, driveways, lawns and other surfaces that creates a noise level more than seventy decibels
of noise at a distance of fifty feet is prohibited.
B. Permitted Hours. No person shall operate a weed and debris blower at any time other than the days,
times, or hours permitted in PVEMC 8.28.030. (Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012; Ord. 528 § 2, 1991; Ord. 442
§ 1, 1987)
8.28.050 Exemptions.
The following activities shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter:
A. Emergency Exemption. The emission of sound for the purpose of alerting persons to the existence of
an emergency or the emission of sound in the performance of emergency work.
B. Warning Devices. Warning devices necessary for the protection of public safety, such as police, fire
and ambulance sirens.
C. Outdoor Activities. Activities conducted on fully licensed and approved child day care facilities within
residential areas as permitted by law, and on public or private school grounds including without
limitation school athletic and school entertainment events.
D. Outdoor gatherings, public dances, shows and sporting events, provided the events are conducted
pursuant to a permit issued by the city manager.
E. Public Health and Safety Activities. All transportation, flood control, and utility company maintenance
and construction operations at any time on public right-of-way, and those situations that may occur on
private property deemed necessary to serve the best interest of the public and to protect the public's
health and well-being, including without limitation street sweeping, debris and limb removal, removal of
downed wires, restoring electrical service, repairing traffic signals, unplugging sewers, house moving,
vacuuming catchbasins, removal of damaged poles and vehicles, and repair of water hydrants and
mains, gas lines, oil lines, and sewers. (Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)
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Chapter 8.32 - NOISE City of Rolling Hills Estates
Sections:
8.32.010 - Policy.
A. In order to control unnecessary, excessive and annoying noise in the city, it is declared to be the policy
of the city to prohibit such noise generated from or by all sources as specified in this chapter. The
ordinance codified in this chapter is adopted pursuant to the goals and implementation tactics set forth
in the noise element of the city's general plan adopted pursuant to Government Code Section 65302(g).
B. It shall be the policy of the city to maintain and preserve the quiet atmosphere of the city, and to
implement programs aimed at retaining noise levels throughout the city at acceptable values
established in the general plan and consistent with the objectives and goals set forth in the plan.
C. It is determined that certain noise levels are detrimental to the public health, welfare, and safety, and
are contrary to public interest. Therefore, the city council does ordain and declare that creating,
maintaining, causing or allowing to be created, caused or maintained, any noise in a manner prohibited
by or not in conformity with the provisions of this chapter is a public nuisance and shall be punishable
as such.
(Ord. 594 § 1, 1997: prior code § 695.1)
8.32.020 - Definitions.
All terminology used in this chapter not defined in this section shall be in conformance with applicable
publications of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) or its successor body. The following words,
phrases and terms as used in this chapter shall have the meanings as indicated in this section:
"Agricultural property" means a parcel of real property which is designated as agricultural on the city's
official zoning map or used for agricultural purposes in accordance with the city's zoning ordinance.
"Ambient noise" means the composite of all noise from sources near and far, excluding the alleged
intrusive noise source. The ambient noise constitutes the normal or existing level or environmental noise at
a given location.
"A -weighted sound level" means the sound level in decibels as measured on a sound level meter using
the A -weighting network. The level so read is designated in dB(A) or dBA.
"Commercial property" means a parcel of real property which is designated for commercial purposes
on the city's official zoning map or used for commercial purposes in accordance with the city's zoning
ordinance.
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"Construction" means any site preparation, assembly, erection, substantial repair, alteration, or similar
action, for or of public or private rights-of-way, structures, utilities or similar property.
"Daytime" means the time period from seven a.m. to ten p.m.
"Decibel" means a unit for measuring the amplitude of a sound, equal to twenty times the logarithm to
the base of ten of the ratio of the pressure of the sound measured to the reference pressure, which is
twenty micropascals.
"Emergency machinery, vehicle or alarm" means any machinery, vehicle or alarm used, employed,
performed or operated in an effort to protect, provide or restore safe conditions in the community or for
the citizenry, or used by private or public utilities when restoring utility service.
"Emergency work" means work made necessary to protect, provide or restore safe conditions in the
community or for the citizenry, or work required to protect persons or property from an imminent exposure
to danger or work by private or public utilities when restoring utility service.
"Fixed noise source" means a stationary device which creates sounds while in a fixed or stationary
position including, but not limited to, industrial and commercial machinery and equipment, pumps, fan
compressors, generators, air conditioners and refrigeration equipment.
"Impulsive noise" means a sound of short duration usually of high intensity and lasting less than one
second, with an abrupt onset and rapid decay.
"Industrial property" means a parcel of real property which is designated for industrial purposes on the
city's official zoning map or used for industrial purposes in accordance with the city zoning ordinance.
"Intrusive noise" means that alleged offensive noise which intrudes over and above the existing
ambient noise at the receptor property.
"Leaf blower" means any portable power equipment powered by gasoline and used in any landscape
maintenance, construction, property repair, or property maintenance for the purpose of blowing,
dispersing, or redistributing dust, dirt, leaves, grass clippings, cuttings, and trimmings from trees, shrubs, or
other debris.
"Mobile noise source" means any noise source other than a fixed noise source.
"Nighttime" means the time period from ten p.m. to seven a.m.
"Noise disturbance" means an alleged intrusive noise which violates an applicable noise standard as set
forth in this chapter or any noise, as judged by the sheriff's department or a city official, that annoys or
disturbs the peace or quiet of any person or neighborhood as listed herein.
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"Noise level" means the A -weighted sound pressure level as measured using a slow dynamic
characteristic for sound level meters.
"Person" means any individual, firm, association, partnership, joint venture or corporation.
"Pitch" means the frequency of a sound. "High pitch" refers to high frequencies and "low pitch" refers to
low frequencies.
"Public right-of-way" means any street, parkway, trail, public way, sidewalk, bike path, or alley or similar
place which is owned or controlled by a governmental entity.
"Real property boundary" means an imaginary line along the ground surface, and its vertical extension,
which separates the real property owned by one person from that owned by another person.
"Residential property" means a parcel of real property which is designated for residential purposes on
the city's official zoning map or used for residential purposes in accordance with the city zoning ordinance.
"Sound amplifying equipment" means any machine or device for the amplification of the human voice,
music, or any other sound regardless of location. Sound amplifying equipment as used in this chapter shall
not include warning devices on any vehicles used for only traffic safety purposes.
"Sound level meter" means an instrument, including a microphone, an amplifier, an output meter and
frequency weighing networks for the measurement of sound levels, which satisfies the requirements
pertinent for type S2A meters in American National Standards Institute specifications for sound level
meters, 51.4-1971, or the most recent revision thereof.
(Ord. 594 § 1, 1997: prior code § 695.2)
8.32.030 - Exemptions.
The following activities shall be exempted from the provisions of this chapter:
A. Emergency Exemption. The emission of sound for the purpose of alerting persons to the existence
of an emergency or the emission of sound in the performance of emergency work;
B. Warning Devices. Warning devices necessary for the protection of public safety, as for example
police and fire and ambulance sirens, including the testing of such devices;
C. Outdoor Activities. Activities conducted on public playgrounds and public or private school grounds
including, but not limited to school athletic and school entertainment events.
(Ord. 594 § 1, 1997: prior code § 695.11)
8.32.040 - Noise zones.
Noise zones are as follows:
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A. Noise zone I, residential and agricultural properties;
B.
Noise zone II, commercial properties;
C. Noise zone III, industrial—quarry properties.
(Ord. 594 § 1, 1997: prior code § 695.3)
8.32.050 - Noise standards—Exterior.
A. The following exterior noise levels, unless otherwise specifically indicated, shall apply to all receptor
properties within a designated noise zone and shall constitute the ambient noise level for the purpose
of establishing standards:
Figure 8.32.050
Exterior Noise Standards
Noise Zone
Designated Noise
Time Interval
Exterior Noise
Zone Land Use
Level (dba)
I
Residential and
7:00 a.m. to 10:00
55
Agricultural
p.m.
10:00 p.m. to 7:00
45
a.m.
II
Commercial
7:00 a.m. to 10:00
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Properties
p.m.
10:00 p.m. to 7:00
55
a.m.
III
Industrial—Quarry
7:00 a.m. to 10:00
75
Properties
p.m.
10:00 p.m. to 7:00
45
a.m.
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B Unless otherwise herein provided, no person shall operate or cause to be operated any source of
sound at any location within the city, or allow the creation of any noise on property owned, leased,
occupied or otherwise controlled by such person which causes the noise level when measured on any
other property to exceed the following standards:
1. "Standard No. 1 " means the applicable ambient exterior noise level as set forth in subsection A of
this section plus five dB for a cumulative period of more than twenty minutes in any hour.
2. "Standard No. 2" means the applicable ambient exterior noise level as set forth in subsection A of
this section plus ten dB for a cumulative period of more than ten minutes in any hour.
3. "Standard No. 3" means the applicable ambient exterior noise level as set forth in subsection A of
this section plus fifteen dB for a cumulative period of more than one minute in any hour.
(Ord. 594 § 1, 1997: prior code § 695.4)
8.32.060 - Noise standards—Interior.
A. The following interior noise levels for common -wall residential dwellings shall apply, unless otherwise
specifically indicated, within all such dwellings with windows in their normal seasonal configuration and
shall constitute the ambient for the purpose of establishing standards:
Figure 8.32.060
Interior Noise Standards
Noise Zone
Designated Noise
Time Interval
Exterior Noise Level
Zone Land Use
(dba)
All
Common wall and
10:00 p.m. to 7:00
40
freestanding
a. m.
45
dwellings
7:00 a.m. to 10:00
p.m.
B. No person shall operate or cause to be operated within a dwelling unit, any source of sound or allow
the creation of any noise which causes the noise level when measured inside a neighboring receiving
dwelling unit to exceed the following:
1. "Standard A" means the applicable ambient interior noise level as set forth in subsection A of this
section plus five dB for a cumulative period of more than five minutes in any hour.
2.
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"Standard B" means the applicable ambient interior noise level as set forth in subsection A of this
section plus ten dB for a cumulative period of more than one minute in any hour.
(Ord. 594 § 1, 1997: prior code § 695.5)
8.32.070 - Noise standards—Reduction for pure tone or impulsive noise.
For any source of sound which emits a pure tone or impulsive noise, the noise levels as set forth in
Sections 8.32.050 and 8.32.060 shall be reduced by five decibels.
(Ord. 594 § 1, 1997: prior code § 695.6)
8.32.080 - Measurement.
A. The "A" weighting scale of the sound level meter and the slow meter response are utilized for
continuous noise level measurement. Fast response is utilized for impulsive type sounds. The noise
level shall be measured at a position or positions at any point on the receptor property. In general, the
microphone shall be located four to five feet above the ground and ten feet or more from the nearest
reflective surface, where possible. However, in those cases where another elevation is deemed
appropriate, the latter shall be utilized.
B. Interior noise measurements shall be made within the affected residential unit. The measurements
shall be made a point at least four feet from the wall, ceiling or floor nearest the noise source, with
windows in the normal seasonal configuration. Calibration of the measurement equipment, utilizing an
acoustic calibrator shall be performed immediately prior to recording any noise data.
(Ord. 594 § 1, 1997: prior code § 695.7)
8.32.085 - Noise standards—Criteria for assessing a noise disturbance.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter and in addition thereto, it shall be unlawful for any
person to maliciously or wilfully make or continue, or cause to be made or continued any loud, unnecessary
or unusual noise which disturbs the peace or quiet of any person or neighborhood. The standard which
may be considered in determining whether a violation of the provisions of this section exists may include,
but not be limited to, the following:
A. The level of the noise;
B. The usual or unusual nature of the noise;
C. The natural or unnatural origin of the noise;
D. The level and intensity of the background noise, if any;
E. The proximity of the noise to residential sleeping facilities;
F. The nature and zoning of the area within which the noise emanates;
G. The density of the inhabitation of the area within which the noise emanates;
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H. The time of the day and night the noise occurs;
I. The duration of the noise;
J. The recurrent, intermittent, or constant duration of the noise;
K. The commercial or noncommercial noise emissions;
L. The weekday, weekend or holiday occurrence of the noise; and
M. The lack of appropriate noise mitigation measures being employed.
The city may issue a citation against the person, persons or entity responsible for the noise including,
but not limited to, the property owner or business operator on whose premises the noise originates.
(Ord. 594 § 1 (part), 1997)
8.32.090 - Prohibitions—Noise exceeding standards.
No person shall operate or cause to be operated any source of sound at any location within the city or
allow the creation of any noise on property owned, leased, occupied or otherwise controlled by such
person, which causes the noise level when measured on any other property to exceed the noise standard
for that land use as set forth in Sections 8.32.050, 8.32.060 and 8.32.070, or cause a noise disturbance as
determined by the criteria set forth in Section 8.32.085.
(Ord. 594 § 1, 1997: prior code § 695.8)
8.32.100 - Prohibitions—Solid waste collection vehicles.
No person authorized to engage in solid waste disposal service or solid waste collection shall operate
any truck -mounted solid waste loading and/or compacting equipment or similar device in any manner so as
to create any noise exceeding seventy-five dBA, measured at a distance of twenty-five feet from the
equipment and measured at an elevation of five feet above ground level using the "A" scale of the standard
sound level meter at slow response in an open area or as determined by the criteria set forth in Section
8.32.050.
Solid waste collection vehicles shall be tested annually during the months of March and April, beginning
March of 2007. The city's authorized solid waste collection contractors shall submit a certificate of testing
showing that the vehicles met the requirements section.
No person authorized to engage in solid waste disposal service or solid waste collection shall operate or
use any solid waste collection vehicles for residential cart collection that exceeds thirty-two cubic yards in
capacity or exceeds fifty thousand pounds when loaded. This requirement shall not apply to collection
vehicles collecting bins or large items. The city's authorized contractor may exceed the collection vehicle size
limitation for a limited time period due to extraordinary circumstances or conditions with the prior written
consent of the city. The limited time period shall not exceed one hundred and twenty days.
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(Ord. 629 § 5, 2005: Ord. 594 § 1, 1997: prior code § 695.9 (a))
8.32.110 - Prohibitions—Motorized vehicles operating off public right-of-way.
No person shall operate or cause to be operated any motorized vehicle, which shall include motorized
recreational vehicles, off a public right-of-way in such a manner that the sound levels emitted therefrom
violate the provisions of Sections 8.32.050, 8.32.060, 8.32.070 and 8.32.085. The term "motorized
recreational vehicles" shall include, but not be limited to, commercial or noncommercial racing vehicles,
motorcycles, go-carts, campers and dune buggies.
(Ord. 594 § 1, 1997: prior code § 695.9 (b))
8.32.120 - Prohibitions—Vehicles, motorboat or aircraft repair and testing.
A. Vehicles, Motorboat or Aircraft Repair and Testing. No person shall repair, rebuild, modify or test any
motor vehicle, motorboat or aircraft in such a manner that the sound emitted therefrom violates the
provisions of Sections 8.32.050, 8.32.060, 8.32.070 or 8.32.085.
B. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit, restrict, penalize, enjoin, or in any manner
regulate the movement of aircraft which are in all respects conducted in accordance with, or pursuant
to, applicable federal laws or regulations.
(Ord. 594 § 1, 1997: prior code § 695.9 (c))
8.32.130 - Prohibitions—Standing motor vehicles.
Standing Motor Vehicles. No person shall operate or permit the operation of any motor vehicle with a
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) in excess of six thousand pounds, or any auxiliary equipment attached to
such a vehicle, for a period longer than five minutes in any hour while the vehicle is stationary, for reasons
other than traffic congestion, on a public right-of-way or public space within two hundred feet (sixty-two
meters) of a residential area between the hours of ten p.m. and seven a.m.
(Ord. 594 § 1, 1997: prior code § 695.9 (d))
8.32.140 - Prohibitions—Stationary non -emergency signaling devices.
Stationary Non -Emergency Signaling Devices. No person shall sound or permit the sounding of any
electronically amplified signal from any stationary bell, chime, siren, whistle or similar device, intended
primarily for non -emergency purposes, from any place, for more than ten seconds in any hourly period.
Houses of religious worship shall be exempt from the operation of this provision.
(Ord. 594 § 1, 1997: prior code § 695.10 (a))
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8.32.150 - Prohibitions—Emergency signaling devices—Exception.
A. No person shall intentionally sound or permit the sounding outdoors of any fire, burglar, or civil
defense alarm, siren, whistle, or similar stationary emergency signaling device, except for emergency
purposes or for testing, as provided in subsection B of this section.
B. Testing of stationary emergency signaling system, including the functioning of the signaling device, and
the personnel response to the signaling device, shall not occur more than once in each calendar month.
Such testing shall not occur before seven a.m. or after ten p.m. The testing time for any single device
shall not exceed sixty seconds. The provisions of this section shall not be applicable to any public
agency.
(Ord. 594 § 1, 1997: prior code § 695.10 (b))
8.32.160 - Prohibitions—Amplified sound.
It is unlawful for any person other than law enforcement personnel or other authorized governmental
personnel, to install, use or operate within the city a loudspeaker or sound amplifying equipment in a fixed
or movable position for the purposes of giving instructions, directions, talks, addresses, lectures or
transmitting music to any persons or assemblages of persons in or upon any street, alley, sidewalk, park,
place or public property without first obtaining a permit from the city manager in accordance with the
provisions of Section 8.32.220.
(Ord. 594 § 1, 1997: prior code § 695.12 (a))
8.32.170 - Prohibitions—Animals and fowl.
No person shall keep or maintain, or permit the keeping of, upon any premises owned, occupied or
controlled by such person, any animal or fowl permitted to be kept in Chapter 17.46 of this code or
otherwise permitted by special use permit by Chapter 17.70 of this code which, by any sound, cry or
behavior, shall create a noise disturbance across a residential or commercial real property line at any time
to violate the provisions of Sections 8.32.050, 8.32.060, 8.32.070 or 8.32.085.
(Ord. 594 § 1, 1997: prior code § 695.12 (b))
8.32.180 - Prohibitions—Domestic power tools and machinery.
It is unlawful to operate or permit the operation of any mechanically -powered saw, sander, drill,
grinder, mower, lawn or garden tool, or similar tool between ten p.m. and seven a.m. so as to create a noise
disturbance which violates the provisions of Sections 8.32.050, 8.32.060, 8.32.070 or 8.32.085.
(Ord. 594 § 1, 1997: prior code § 695.12 (c))
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8.32.190 - Prohibitions—Drums.
It is unlawful for any person to use any drums or other instrument or device of any kind for the purpose
of attracting attention by the creation of noise within the city. This section shall not apply to any person who
is a participant in a school band or in a parade for which a permit has been approved by the city manager to
engage in such conduct.
(Ord. 594 § 1, 1997: prior code § 695.12 (d))
8.32.200 - Prohibitions—Machinery, equipment, fans, air-conditioning, and swimming pool equipment.
A. It is unlawful for any person to operate any machinery, equipment, pump, fan, air-conditioning
apparatus, or similar mechanical device so as to create any noise which violates the provisions of
Sections 8.32.050, 8.32.060, 8.32.070 or 8.32.085.
B. Any new pool mechanical equipment or replacement equipment (requiring replacement of more than
fifty percent of the value of existing pool equipment) shall be enclosed in a block wall or similar solid
wall structure high enough to dampen the noise from the pool equipment. The equipment enclosure
must meet all applicable setbacks of the underlying zone for structures over one foot in height and
shall not exceed six feet in height from finished grade. A roof cover over the equipment enclosure may
be installed and the entire enclosure must be compatible with other surrounding structures. If a roof
cover is installed over the equipment enclosure, the structure shall count towards the allowable
accessory structure square footage limit of five hundred square feet for residential zones.
(Ord. 594 § 1, 1997: prior code § 695.12 (e))
8.32.210 - Permitted—Construction hours and days.
A. Any person within the city shall be permitted to operate power construction equipment or use tools for
the purpose of conducting construction or repair work on buildings, structures or projects only
between the following hours and on the following days:
Monday through Friday I Saturday
7:00 am -5:00 pm
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9:00 am -5:00 pm
Construction activities are not allowed at any time on Sundays and holidays. For the purpose of this
chapter, holidays shall consist of New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
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No queuing of trucks or arrival of construction materials and/or workers to a construction site shall be
permitted outside the permitted construction hours and days as specified in subsection A of this
section. No construction activity shall violate the noise standards set forth in Sections 8.32.050,
8.32.060, 8.32.070 or 8.32.085.
C. The performance of emergency work is exempt from the provisions of this section.
D. Minor home repairs and routine home and personal property maintenance activities such as
automobiles or boats is not considered construction within the meaning of this chapter; however, these
types of activities shall be subject to the provisions set forth in Sections 8.32.050, 8.32.060, 8.32.070 or
8.32.085.
E. The planning commission or city council shall retain the right to impose more restrictive hours of
construction upon any projects involving major construction activity by adding appropriate conditions
to the city's approval of lot splits, subdivisions, precise plans of design and conditional use permits.
F. A variance, issued in accordance with Section 8.32.230, shall be required for any type of construction
which will violate the noise standards set forth in Sections 8.32.050, 8.32.060 or 8.32.070.
(Ord. 594 § 1, 1997: prior code § 695.12 (f))
8.32.215 - Permitted—Leaf blower operation hours and days.
Any person within the city shall be permitted to operate a gasoline powered leaf blower only between
the following hours and on the following days:
Monday through Friday I Saturday
8:00 am -5:00 pm 1 9:00 am -5:00 pm
The use of gasoline powered leaf blowers is not allowed at any time on Sundays and holidays. For
the purpose of this chapter, holidays shall consist of New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day,
Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
(Ord. 594 § 1 (part), 1997)
8.32.220 - Sound amplifying equipment—Use registration.
A. Issuing Authority. The issuing authority shall be the city manager.
B. Approving Authority. The approving authority shall be the city manager.
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Applications. Every user of sound amplifying equipment or drums, or other devices falling under the
provisions of this chapter shall file a registration statement with the city manager at least five days prior
to the date on which the sound amplifying equipment is intended to be used, which statement shall
contain the following information:
1. The name, address and telephone number of both the owner and the user of the sound amplifying
or other equipment;
2. The maximum sound producing power of the sound amplifying or other equipment which shall
include the wattage to be used, the volume and decibels of sound which shall be produced, and the
approximate distance for which sound will be audible or is capable of being audible from the sound
amplifying equipment;
3. A general description of the sound amplifying or other equipment which is to be used;
4. Whether the sound amplifying or other equipment will be used for commercial or noncommercial
purposes;
5. The dates upon which, and location where the equipment is proposed to be operated.
D. Processing of Application. The city manager shall approve the registration statement unless he finds
that:
1. The use of the equipment would constitute an unreasonable interference to traffic safety;
2. The conditions of pedestrian movement are such that the use of the equipment would constitute a
detriment to traffic safety;
3. The registration statement required reveals that the applicant would violate the provisions of this
chapter.
E. Issuance or Denial. If the registration is approved by the city manager, the city manager, upon the
payment of the fee set forth in subsection F of this section, shall return an approved copy of the
registration statement to the applicant which shall constitute permission for the use of the sound
amplifying equipment as requested. In the event the registration statement is disapproved, the city
manager shall return it forthwith to the applicant with a statement of the reasons for disapproval
endorsed thereon.
F. Fees. Prior to the issuance of the registration statement, a fee in an amount as set by council resolution
shall be paid to the city if the loudspeaker or sound amplifying equipment is to be used for commercial
purposes. No fee shall be required for the operation of a loudspeaker or sound amplifying equipment if
the applicant is an organization exempted under the provisions of this code from the payment of a
business license.
(Ord. 594 § 1, 1997: Ord. 561 § 1 (part), 1993; prior code § 695.13)
8.32.230 - Variances
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The city manager is authorized to grant variances from any provision of this chapter, subject to terms
and conditions such as, but not limited to, area, noise levels, and time limits as the city manager determines
are appropriate to protect the public health, safety and welfare from the noise emanating therefrom. This
section shall, in no way, affect the duty to obtain any permit required by law for such activities.
A. Application. Any person seeking a variance pursuant to this section shall file an application with the
city manager. The application shall contain information which demonstrates that bringing the
source of sound or activity for which the variance is sought into compliance with this chapter would
constitute an unreasonable hardship on the applicant, on the community, or on other persons. The
application shall be accompanied by a fee in an amount set by council resolution. A separate
application shall be filed for each noise source; provided, however, several fixed sources on a single
property may be combined into one application.
B. Notice. Notice of an application for a variance shall be posted in City Hall for at least five days. Any
individual who claims to be adversely affected by allowance of the variance may file a statement
with the city manager containing any information to support his claim.
C. Issuance or Denial. In determining whether to grant or deny the application the city manager shall
balance the hardship on the applicant, the community and other persons of not granting the
variance against the adverse impact on the health, safety and welfare of persons affected, the
adverse impact on property affected, and any other adverse impacts of granting the variance.
Applicants for variances and persons contesting variances may be required to submit such
information as the city manager may reasonably require. In granting or denying an application, the
city manager shall keep on public file a copy of the decision and the reasons for denying or granting
the variance.
D. Conditions. Variances shall be granted by notice to the applicant containing all necessary
conditions, including a time limit on the permitted activity. The variance shall not become effective
until all conditions are agreed to by the applicant. Noncompliance with any conditions of the
variance shall terminate the variance and subject the person holding it to those provisions of this
chapter for which the variance was granted.
E. Time Limitations. A variance will not exceed sixty days from the date on which it was granted.
Application for extension of time limits specified in variances or for modification of other
substantial conditions shall be treated like applications for initial variances under subsection A of
this section.
F. Appeal. Any applicant or other person aggrieved by the decision of the city manager may appeal
the decision to the city council in accordance with the provisions of Section 17.66.090.
(Ord. 594 § 1, 1997: Ord. 561 § 1 (part), 1993; prior code § 695.14)
8.32.240 - Enforcement.
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A. Any peace officer, designated member of the county of Los Angeles sheriff department or department
of health services, the city manager or his designee is authorized to enforce the provisions of this
chapter.
B. Prima Facie Violation. Any noise exceeding the noise level limits for a designated noise zone as specified
in Sections 8.32.050, 8.32.060 and 8.32.070 or any noise disturbances as determined in Section 8.32.085
or the prohibited actions as specified in Sections 8.32.100 through 8.32.210, shall be deemed to be
prima facie evidence of a violation of the provisions of this chapter.
C. In citing violations, the enforcement officer shall specify the standard which has been violated, as set
forth in Sections 8.32.050, 8.32.060, 8.32.070 or 8.32.085 in the notice of violation.
D. Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor
(infraction) and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined in an amount not to exceed five hundred dollars
or be imprisoned in the city (county) jail for a period not to exceed six months or by both such fine and
imprisonment. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a
separate offense and shall be punishable as such.
E. Except where a person is acting in good faith to comply with an abatement order issued pursuant to
subsection F of this section, violation of any provision of this chapter shall be cause for a notice of
violation to be issued by the city manager or other responsible enforcement official according to
procedures which the city manager may prescribe.
F. 1. In lieu of issuing a notice of violation, the city manager or other official responsible for enforcement
of any provision of this chapter may issue an order requiring abatement of a sound source alleged
to be in violation of this chapter, within a reasonable time period and in accordance with guidelines
to be promulgated by the city manager.
2. No complaint or further action shall be taken in the event that the cause of the violation has been
removed, the condition abated or fully corrected within the time period specified in the written
notice.
G. As an additional remedy, the operation or maintenance of any device, instrument, vehicle or machinery
in violation of any provision of this chapter shall be deemed and is declared to be a public nuisance and
may be subject to abatement summarily by a restraining order or injunction issued by a court of
competent jurisdiction. Additionally, no provision of this chapter shall be construed to impair any
common law or statutory cause of action, or legal remedy therefrom, of any person for injury or
damage arising from any violation of this chapter or from other law.
(Ord. 594 § 1, 1997: prior code § 695.15)
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