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Title 13 — Planning, Zoning and Development›Chapter XIII — NOISE CONTROL

§ 13-283. Loud, unnecessary noise.

Costa Mesa Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Costa Mesa

It is unlawful for any person to willfully make or continue, or cause to be made or continued, any loud, unnecessary and unusual noise which disturbs the peace or quiet of any neighborhood or which causes discomfort or annoyance to any reasonable person of normal sensitiveness residing in the area, regardless of whether the noise level exceeds the standards specified in section 13-280 , Exterior noise standards, and section 13-281 , Interior noise standards. 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 noise;

  • (b) Whether the nature of the noise is usual or unusual;

  • (c) Whether the origin of the noise is natural or unnatural;

  • (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;

  • (h) The time of the day and night the noise occurs;

  • (i) The duration of the noise;

  • (j) Whether the noise is recurrent, intermittent or constant;

  • (k) Whether the noise is produced by a commercial or noncommercial activity; and

  • (l) The density of the inhabitation of the area affected. (Ord. No. 97-11, § 2, 5-5-97)

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Costa Mesa Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title 13 — Planning, Zoning and Development
    Overview
    1. Chapter I — IN GENERAL
    2. Chapter II — ZONING DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED
    3. Chapter III — PLANNING APPLICATIONS
    4. Chapter IV — CITYWIDE LAND USE MATRIX
    5. Chapter V — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
    6. Chapter VII — LANDSCAPING STANDARDS
    7. Chapter VIII — SIGNS
    8. Chapter IX — SPECIAL LAND USE REGULATIONS
    9. Chapter X — NONCONFORMING USES, DEVELOPMENTS AND LOTS
    10. Chapter XI — SUBDIVISIONS
    11. Chapter XII — SPECIAL FEE ASSESSMENTS
    12. ▸ Chapter XIII — NOISE CONTROL
      Overview
      1. § 13-277. Purpose.
      2. § 13-278. Definitions.
      3. § 13-279. Exceptions for construction.
      4. § 13-280. Exterior noise standards.
      5. § 13-281. Interior noise standards.
      6. § 13-282. Noise near schools, hospitals, churches.
      7. § 13-283. Loud, unnecessary noise.
      8. § 13-284. Noise level measurement.
      9. § 13-285. Variance procedure.
      10. § 13-286. Violations.
      11. § 13-287. Nuisance declared.
    13. Chapter XIV — OIL DRILLING
    14. Chapter XV — GROUP HOMES
    15. Chapter XVII — AFFORDABLE HOUSING ORDINANCE

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