Industrial Noise: Palm Springs vs Riverside
How do industrial noise rules compare between Palm Springs, CA and Riverside, CA?
Palm Springs and Riverside have similar restriction levels.
Palm Springs, CA
Riverside County
Palm Springs limits industrial and commercial noise under PSMC Ch. 11.74 with receiving-zone decibel caps that differ between day and night.
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Riverside County
Industrial-zoned property (BMP, I, AIR zones) may not exceed 70 dBA at the property line at any time, per RMC §7.25.010 Table 7.25.010A. Cumulative-period 'plus 5/10/15/20 dB' overage tiers apply.
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| Fact | Palm Springs | Riverside |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| Code section | - | RMC §7.25.010 (Table 7.25.010A) |
| Industrial limit | - | 70 dBA at property line, any time |
| Zones covered | - | BMP, I, AIR |
| Measurement | - | A-weighted, slow response (§7.20.010) |
| Legacy A/C units | - | 60 dBA pre-1980; 55 dBA post-1980 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Palm Springs FAQ
Riverside FAQ
What is the noise limit at an industrial property line in Riverside?
70 dBA measured at the complainant's property line, any time of day, per RMC §7.25.010 Table 7.25.010A — with graduated short-duration exceedances allowed up to +15 dBA for 1 min/hr.
How is industrial noise measured?
Per RMC §7.20.010, with a sound level meter on the A-weighted scale at slow response, taken at the complainant's property line closest to the source or where the level is highest.
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