Los Angeles County Municipal Code Ch. 13.45 Loud, Unnecessary and Unusual Noise

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter and in addition thereto, it shall be unlawful for any person to wilfully 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. 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 any background noise;

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 or night the noise occurs;

I.

The duration of the noise;

J.

Whether the noise is recurrent, intermittent, or constant; and

K.

Whether the noise is produced by a commercial or noncommercial activity.

(Ord. 2001-0075 § 1 (part), 2001.)

Any person violating this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine or by imprisonment no more than six months, or both. The fines imposed under this chapter are as follows:

A.

A fine of not more than $100.00 for a first violation;

B.

A fine of not more than $200.00 for a second violation of the same provision of this ordinance within one year;

C.

A fine of not more than $500.00 for each additional violation of the same provision of this ordinance within one year.

(Ord. 2001-0075 § 1 (part), 2001.)