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Industrial Noise: Moreno Valley vs Riverside

How do industrial noise rules compare between Moreno Valley, CA and Riverside, CA?

Moreno Valley and Riverside have similar restriction levels.

Moreno Valley, CA

Riverside County

Some Restrictions

Warehouse and industrial noise along the I-215 corridor is limited to about 55 dBA day and 50 dBA night at residential lines, plus CUP conditions.

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Riverside, CA

Riverside County

Some Restrictions

Industrial noise in Riverside is capped at 70 dBA daytime and 65 dBA nighttime at the receiving residential property line under RMC Chapter 7.35.

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Moreno Valley FAQ

Riverside FAQ

How is industrial noise measured?

City staff use a calibrated sound level meter on A-weighted slow response, taking readings at the property line of the affected use.

Can a CUP override these limits?

A conditional-use permit can impose stricter limits but cannot waive the chapter's maximums without a variance approved by the Planning Commission.

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