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Chapter 5 — NOISE CONTROL ORDINANCE

Carson Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Carson

§ 5500. Adoption of Los Angeles County Noise Control Ordinance.

Except as hereinafter provided, Chapter 12.08 of Title 12 of the Los Angeles County Code, entitled "Noise Control Ordinance of the County of Los Angeles," as amended and in effect on August 1, 1995, is hereby adopted by reference and shall be known as the Noise Control Ordinance of the City of Carson.

A copy of said Chapter 12.08 of Title 12 of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended, is attached and has been deposited with the office of the City Clerk of the City of Carson and shall be at all times maintained by said Clerk for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 95-1068 § 1)

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§ 5501. Definitions.

Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in said Noise Control Ordinance, each such name or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this Section as follows:

"Board of Supervisors of the County" shall mean the City Council of the City of Carson.

"County of Los Angeles," "the County," "unincorporated areas of the County," and "unincorporated County" shall, except as provided in Section 12.08.108 as amended, mean the City of Carson.

"County Ordinance 1494, as amended" shall mean Article 9 of the Carson Municipal Code. (Ord. 95-1068 § 1)

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§ 5502. Amendments to Noise Control Ordinance.

Notwithstanding the provisions of CMC § 5500, the Noise Control Ordinance is hereby amended as follows:

  • (a) By amending Section 12.08.180 to read:
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§ 5503. Violation – Penalty.

Any person violating any of the provisions of this Chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000 or be imprisoned in the County Jail for a period not exceeding six (6) months or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day such a violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such. (Ord. 95-1068 § 1)

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