Re 02/2020
MJ
Bureau of Environmental Health
Noise Control Program
2525 Grand Avenue #220, Long Beach, CA 90815
Office (562) 570-4132 | Hotline (562) 570-4126 | Fax (562) 570-4038
HOW TO FILE A NOISE VARIANCE REQUEST IN THE CITY OF LONG
BEACH
Pursuant to Chapter 8.80.340 of the Long Beach Municipal Code, the Noise Control Officer is authorized to grant variances for
exemption from any provision of the Noise Ordinance.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Any person seeking a variance shall file an application with the Noise Control Program. A minimum of
ten (10)
working days prior to the commencement of the requested activity will be required to process the variance as
stipulated in these guidelines.
2. The application shall contain information, which demonstrates that bringing the source of the sound or activity
for which the variance is sought into compliance, would create an unreasonable hardship on the applicant,
community, or other persons.
3. A fee of $270.00, as stipulated in the most current City of Long Beach, Department of Health and Human
Services Fee Resolution, shall accompany the variance application (this is a non-refundable fee).
4. A separate application is to be filled for each noise source.
5. Notice of application for a variance shall be published per rules established by Noise Control Program, which
include (but are not limited to):
a. All residents whom the Noise Control Program determines may be adversely affected by the noise shall
be notified at a minimum of 72 hours prior
to granting of the variance via a public notification and/or
letter**
b. A list of residences contacted shall be provided to the Noise Control Program prior to distribution of the
notification and/or letter***
c. Any individual who claims to be adversely affected by the issuance of the variance may file a statement
with the Noise Control Program containing information to support his/her claim.
d. If at any time the Noise Control Program finds that a sufficient controversy exists regarding an
application, a public hearing will be held.
6. In determining whether to grant or deny an application, the Noise Control Program shall balance the hardship
on the applicant, the community, and/or other persons affected.
7. Applicants for variances and persons contesting variances may be required to submit such information as the
Noise Control Program may reasonably require.
8. A variance is to be granted by permit to the applicant containing all necessary conditions, including (but not
limited to) a time limit on the approved project.
9. Noncompliance with any condition of the variance shall terminate the variance.
10. The term of the variance may not exceed three hundred sixty-five days from the date of issuance (1 year). An
application for an extension will be treated as an application for a new variance.
**Public Notification is to be performed at least 72 hours prior to granting of the variance**
***ATTACH A LIST OF RESIDENCES THAT WILL BE CONTACTED AND PROCEDURE FOR NOTIFICATION***