Noise Ordinances in Victorville, CA

If you live in Victorville or are thinking about moving there, noise ordinances are one of those things you probably won't think about until they affect you directly. Victorville has 2 specific rules on the books covering different aspects of noise ordinances, and some of them might surprise you.

Leaf Blower Rules

Victorville does not ban gas leaf blowers citywide. Use is limited to daytime hours under VMC Chapter 13.01, and California AB 1346 has prohibited new gas blower sales statewide since January 2024.

Key details: Local Ban: None citywide. State Law: AB 1346 bans new gas SORE sales. Effective: January 1 2024. Hours: Daytime within VMC 13.01 limits. Dust: MDAQMD Rule 403 applies.

Barking Dogs

Victorville defines a 'barking dog' as one that persistently barks or howls and unreasonably deprives a person of peace and quiet under Municipal Code Section 7.04.020(6). Section 7.04.035(6) makes that noise, along with whining, growling, or bleating from any pet, a public nuisance, with the owner facing abatement plus an infraction or misdemeanor charge under Section 1.04.010.

Key details: Standard: Persistent barking that unreasonably deprives peace and quiet. Legal basis: Sec. 7.04.020(6) definition; Sec. 7.04.035(6) nuisance rule. Penalty: Infraction or misdemeanor under Sec. 1.04.010. Abatement: Nuisance abatement under Sec. 13.02.200-13.02.250. Related rule: 24+ hrs unsupervised barking dog is an 'abandoned dog'.

The dog's custodian, whoever has custody, care, charge or control of the animal, is guilty of an infraction or misdemeanor under Section 1.04.010 for maintaining a barking nuisance under Section 7.04.035(6), and again for violating any abatement order issued under Sections 13.02.200 through 13.02.250. Repeated violations can trigger animal control action independent of the noise citation, including intervention if the dog is also found unsupervised or abandoned.

The Bottom Line

Victorville's noise ordinances rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Victorville is broadly strict or permissive.

Keep in mind that Victorville can amend these rules at any council meeting. For the most current version of any rule mentioned here, check the specific ordinance page, where we track updates as they happen.