Quiet Hours: Chino vs Victorville
How do quiet hours rules compare between Chino, CA and Victorville, CA?
Chino and Victorville have similar restriction levels.
Chino, CA
San Bernardino County
Chino does not impose a strict bedtime curfew on residents, but Chino Municipal Code Chapter 9.40 (Noise) sets enforceable A-weighted decibel limits at the receiving residential property line that drop 5 dB between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Section 9.40.040 (Exterior Noise Standards) caps continuous noise (L50) at 55 dBA daytime / 50 dBA nighttime, with maximum (Lmax) of 75 dBA daytime / 70 dBA nighttime.
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San Bernardino County
Victorville enforces a noise ordinance under VMC Chapter 13.01 that protects residential quiet between 10 PM and 7 AM. Nighttime exterior limit is 55 dB(A) with tighter enforcement of disturbances during those hours.
View full Victorville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Chino | Victorville |
|---|---|---|
| Code section | Chino Municipal Code § 9.40.040 (Exterior Noise Standards) | - |
| Nighttime window | 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. | - |
| Continuous noise cap (L50) | 55 dBA day / 50 dBA night at the property line | - |
| Absolute max (Lmax) | 75 dBA day / 70 dBA night | - |
| Loud-party fines | $250 / $500 / $750 per response (CMC Ch. 9.36, Ord. 2019-005) | - |
| Code | - | VMC Chapter 13.01 |
| Night Hours | - | 10 PM to 7 AM |
| Night Limit | - | 55 dB(A) residential |
| Day Limit | - | 65 dB(A) residential |
| City Hall | - | (760) 955-5000 |
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Chino FAQ
What time do quiet hours start in Chino?
The exterior noise limits drop 5 dB at 10:00 p.m. and return to daytime levels at 7:00 a.m. (CMC § 9.40.040). At night, anything louder than 50 dBA L50 or 70 dBA Lmax at your property line is a violation.
How loud can a neighbor be during the day?
Up to 55 dBA L50 / 70 dBA L02 / 75 dBA Lmax measured at your residential property line between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. Short loud peaks above 75 dBA are violations any time of day.
Are loud parties handled separately?
Yes. CMC Chapter 9.36 (rewritten by Ord. 2019-005) imposes flat administrative fines ($250 / $500 / $750) on the host for each police response inside a 72-hour window, regardless of decibel reading.
Victorville FAQ
What are Victorville quiet hours?
Generally 10 PM to 7 AM in residential zones. The exterior limit drops to about 55 dB(A) at night under VMC Chapter 13.01.
Who responds to a late-night noise complaint?
San Bernardino County Sheriff deputies under contract with Victorville handle active nighttime calls. Code Enforcement handles daytime and repeat cases.
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