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Noise Ordinances in Pomona, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Quiet Hours

Pomona enforces quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM under Chapter 18, Article VII. During quiet hours, stricter noise limits of 50 dBA apply in residential zones, and sound must not be audible beyond 50 feet.

Pomona Quiet Hours Ordinance

Some Restrictions

Construction Hours

Pomona City Code restricts construction noise to weekdays and Saturdays 7 AM-8 PM. No construction is permitted on Sundays or federal holidays. Construction noise is subject to additional dBA limits under Section 18-311.

Pomona Construction Hours Ordinance

Some Restrictions

Barking Dogs

Pomona City Code Chapter 6 (Animals) makes it unlawful to keep any dog or animal that by frequent or habitual barking, howling, or yelping disturbs the neighborhood. Animal noise also falls under the general noise ordinance in Chapter 18.

Pomona Barking Dog Ordinance

Some Restrictions

Leaf Blower Rules

Leaf blowers in Pomona fall under the general construction/maintenance noise exemption. Permitted 7 AM-8 PM weekdays and Saturdays; prohibited Sundays and federal holidays. CA AB 1346 phases out gas-powered equipment statewide.

Pomona Leaf Blower & Equipment Noise Rules

Some Restrictions

California AB 1346 (2021, Berman) — phase-out of new small off-road engines (Health & Safety Code § 43018.11)

SEC. 2. Section 43018.11 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read: 43018.11. (a) (1) By July 1, 2022, the state board shall, consistent with federal law, 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. Those regulations shall apply to engines produced on or a...

Amplified Music & Events

Pomona prohibits amplified music audible beyond 50 ft between 10 PM and 7 AM, and beyond 150 ft during daytime hours. Citations filed with the LA County District Attorney.

Pomona Amplified Music & Sound Regulations

Heavy Restrictions

Aircraft Noise

Pomona does not have a local aircraft noise ordinance. Aircraft noise is regulated at the federal level by the FAA. The nearest major airport is Ontario International Airport (ONT), approximately 8 miles east.

Pomona Aircraft Noise Information

Few Restrictions

Industrial Noise

Pomona regulates industrial noise through Chapter 18, Article VII (Noise and Vibration Control) and the Zoning and Development Code Table 30-469 which sets noise standards by land use classification.

Pomona Industrial & Commercial Noise Limits

Some Restrictions

Decibel Limits

Pomona City Code Chapter 18, Article VII (Noise and Vibration Control) establishes exterior noise standards measured in dBA. Residential zones have a daytime limit of 60 dBA (7 AM-10 PM) and nighttime limit of 50 dBA (10 PM-7 AM) at the property line.

Pomona Noise Decibel Limits

Some Restrictions

Outdoor Music

Pomona City Code Section 18-312 prohibits music or any sound that is plainly audible more than 50 feet from its source between 10 PM and 7 AM, and audible from 150 feet between 7 AM and 10 PM.

Pomona Outdoor Music & Amplified Sound Rules

Some Restrictions

Looking for Los Angeles County county-wide rules?

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

Noise Ordinances in Los Angeles County