Every user of sound amplifying equipment on public or private property shall file an application with the Chief of Police at least ten (10) days prior to the date on which the sound amplifying equipment is to be used, pursuant to Manhattan Beach Municipal Code 5.48.
Conditions for Obtaining an Amplified Sound Permit
Application must be submitted 10 or more days prior to the event.
Amplified sound is allowed, with a permit, during the following hours:
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday through Thursday
- 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM on Friday
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM on Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM on Sunday
- Please Note: Exempt from these hours are City and public school authorized activities in City facilities and on athletic fields/courts
Revocation: Should a special event/party result in complaints, an officer will respond to the scene to determine the reasonableness of the level of sound being emitted at the property line. The number of complaints will be a major factor in determining the reasonableness of the sound. If it is determined that the level of the sound is unreasonable and in violation of our general noise ordinance and state law, the permit will be revoked.
Please refer to Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Section 5.48.150 for additional information.
Procedures for Obtaining an Amplified Sound Permit:
1. Obtain the List of Required Signatures (Form B).
2. Submit online application for processing at least ten days in advance via the Citizen Self Service (CSS) Online Permitting Portal. A copy of the driver’s license of the responsible party is also requested to be submitted at the time of application.
3. The fee for the amplified sound permit is $198.79 (includes permit and technology fee). . Fee is non-refundable.
If you have any questions, please contact the Police Administrative Clerk by phone at (310) 802-5160 or by e-mail.
