Construction Hours: Lancaster vs Pomona
How do construction hours rules compare between Lancaster, CA and Pomona, CA?
Pomona has fewer restrictions than Lancaster.
Lancaster, CA
Los Angeles County
Lancaster prohibits construction or repair work using loud equipment (air compressors, jackhammers, power drills, excavators) within 500 ft of an occupied dwelling on Sundays or between 8 PM and 7 AM, per Sec. 8.24.040.
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Los Angeles County
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.
View full Pomona rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Lancaster | Pomona |
|---|---|---|
| Allowed Hours | 7 AM - 8 PM (Mon-Sat) | - |
| Sundays | Prohibited | - |
| Buffer | 500 ft of dwelling | - |
| Code | Sec. 8.24.040 | - |
| Code Section | - | Ch. 18, Art. VII |
| Weekdays/Saturday | - | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday/Holidays | - | No construction permitted |
| Noise Limit | - | 65 dBA + zone limits at residential property |
| Report Violations | - | (909) 620-2374 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Lancaster FAQ
When can construction work happen in Lancaster?
Per Sec. 8.24.040, construction with loud equipment is allowed Monday-Saturday between 7 AM and 8 PM. Sundays and the 8 PM-7 AM window are prohibited within 500 feet of any occupied dwelling.
What equipment triggers the rule?
Air compressors, jackhammers, power drills, excavators, and similar loud equipment. Quiet hand-tool work outside those windows is generally not restricted by this section.
Pomona FAQ
What are the allowed construction hours in Pomona?
Construction is allowed Monday through Saturday from 7 AM to 8 PM. No construction is permitted on Sundays or federal holidays.
What is the noise limit for construction in Pomona?
Construction noise is subject to 65 dBA plus the applicable zone limits in Section 18-311(b), measured at the nearest residential property line.
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