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
NOISE VARIANCE APPLICATION CHECKLIST
The following information is required to review and process the Noise Variance Permit
Application and a minimum of 10 days (prior to the project start date) is required
for review and processing. Please read the attached “How to File a Noise Variance
Request in the City of Long Beach” for more information.
Noise Variance Application
Sample Public Distribution Letter
Sample Public Distribution Map and/or List
Payment: $270.00
(for check payment, make payable to the City of Long Beach, Department of Health & Human Services)
ONCE APPROVED, THE APPLICANT CAN PICK-UP THE VARIANCE
COMPLETION OF THE CHECKLIST/APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW
NOR DOES IT GUARANTEE APPROVAL.
THIS IS SOLELY INTENDED AS A GUIDELINE FOR PROPER APPLICATION SUBMITTAL
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***
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
NOISE VARIANCE APPLICATION
VARIANCE APPLICANT
Operator/DBA:
Name:
Address: City/State
Zip code:
Office #
Mobile#
Email:
NOISE SOURCE INFORMATION
Name:
Phone:
Address: Long Beach, CA Zip code:
Describe type of work
(attach scope of work/additional sheets as needed):
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Occurring Day(s):
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
With the understanding that the requested variance is as described above, and the applicant with all other requirements that may be imposed by the Department
of Health and Human Services, the undersigned requests a Noise Variance Permit per Section 8.30.340 of the Long Beach Municipal Code.
Noise Variance Permit cost: $270.00, made payable to the City of Long Beach
(non-refundable)
Printed Name of Applicant
Signature of Applicant
Date
C
ONDITIONAL
N
OISE
V
ARIANCE
I
NFORMATION
1.
2.
3.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Approved Rejected Approved w/Conditions (see above)
Payment Received
Pymt. Type:
Received by:
Approved by Noise Control Officer
Date
Complaint Restrictions / Reason for Rejection:
click to sign
signature
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«COMPANY LETTERHEAD»
Rev. 02/2020
MJ
«Date»
To whom it may concern:
The purpose of this letter is to inform residents in the area surrounding «Location» of
ongoing construction activity scheduled for «Work_Timeframe». As part of an ongoing
project, «Company_Name» will have a «Reason_for_Variance»
«Company_Name» is working to comply with Noise Variance procedures as required
by the City of Long Beach Health Department’s Noise Control Program, including
notifying the surrounding neighborhood of the project. All mitigating efforts will be
followed to reduce the noise impact to the community. Efforts such as using less noisy
equipment and locating equipment as far from residences as possible will be
implemented.
If you have any questions or noise concerns, please contact «Company_Project
Manager» at «Company_Contact Number». Should you have any questions regarding
the Noise Variance procedures and/or the Noise Control Program, you may call the City of
Long Beach Noise Control Program at (562) 570-4126.
«Company_Project Manager», Project Manager: «Company_Contact Number»
«Company_Project Superintenden Project Superintendent: «Company_Contact Number_2»
Sincerely,
«Company_Name»
«Company_Addres
«City», «Stat «ZIP_Code»
«Phone»
«Email»
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
NOISE VARIANCE APPLICATION
Example of Distribution Map & List