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Noise Ordinances in Corona, CA (2026)

9 verified noise ordinances for Corona, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Quiet Hours

Corona Municipal Code Chapter 9.24 (Loud and Unnecessary Noises) and §17.84.040 (Noise) regulate noise levels. Stationary noise from neighboring properties is limited by Table 1 standards. Loudspeakers limited to 75 dBA and permitted only 8 AM to 9 PM.

Corona Quiet Hours Ordinance

Some Restrictions

Construction Hours

Corona regulates construction noise through the Building Division. Construction activities are generally permitted during daytime hours on weekdays and Saturday mornings. The Building Division publishes specific permitted work hours.

Corona Construction Hours

Some Restrictions

Barking Dogs

Corona Municipal Code Title 6 prohibits dogs from barking, howling, or making noise that disturbs neighbors for sustained or repeated periods. Riverside County Department of Animal Services handles enforcement under contract with the City of Corona, and complaints can be filed online or by phone before formal citations issue.

Barking Dog Rules in Corona

Some Restrictions

Leaf Blower Rules

Corona regulates leaf blowers under its general noise ordinance in Corona Municipal Code Chapter 9.36, restricting use during early morning, evening, and nighttime hours. Gas-powered blowers are still permitted in Corona but must comply with quiet-hour limits and the city's general decibel standards measured at adjacent property lines.

Leaf Blower Rules in Corona

Some Restrictions

Cal. AB 1346 (2021) — Small Off-Road Engine (SORE) Emissions Phase-Out (Cal. Health & Safety Code Sec. 43018.11)

adopt cost-effective and technologically feasible regulations to prohibit engine exhaust and evaporative emissions from new small off-road engines, as defined by the state board. The bill would require the state board to identify and, to the extent feasible, make available funding for commercial rebates or similar incentive funding as part of any updates to existing applicable funding program g...

Amplified Music & Events

Corona Municipal Code Chapter 9.36 prohibits amplified sound that disturbs neighbors or that is plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet from the source. Outdoor amplified events at parks, restaurants near Main Street, or banquet venues require a special event permit from the City of Corona.

Amplified Music Rules in Corona

Some Restrictions

Aircraft Noise

Corona Municipal Airport (AJO) generates general aviation noise. The airport operates under noise abatement procedures. §17.84.040 Table 2 addresses transportation noise including aircraft using CNEL standards.

Corona Aircraft Noise

Some Restrictions

Industrial Noise

Industrial properties in Corona's North Main Industrial Corridor and along the 91 and 15 freeways are subject to noise standards in Corona MC Chapter 9.36, with separate daytime and nighttime decibel limits at the receiving property line. Industrial uses adjacent to residential zones must mitigate to residential standards at the boundary.

Industrial Noise Rules in Corona

Some Restrictions

Decibel Limits

Corona Municipal Code Chapter 9.36 establishes objective decibel standards measured at the receiving property line, with separate limits for residential, commercial, and industrial zones during day and night periods. Residential zones are limited to 55 dBA daytime and 45 dBA nighttime.

Decibel Limits in Corona

Some Restrictions

Outdoor Music

Outdoor music at Corona parks, restaurants, and event venues requires either a Conditional Use Permit condition or a Special Event Permit, and must comply with the 50-foot audibility rule and applicable decibel limits. The Corona Historic Civic Center and Main Street area host periodic city-sponsored outdoor concerts.

Outdoor Music Rules in Corona

Some Restrictions

Looking for Riverside County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Corona city rules.

Noise Ordinances in Riverside County