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Quiet Hours: Palmdale vs Pomona

How do quiet hours rules compare between Palmdale, CA and Pomona, CA?

Palmdale and Pomona have similar restriction levels.

Palmdale, CA

Los Angeles County

Some Restrictions

Palmdale Chapter 9.18 prohibits any willfully made loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise that unreasonably disturbs the peace and quiet of any neighborhood. Standard is qualitative; no fixed dBA limits.

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Pomona, CA

Los Angeles County

Some Restrictions

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.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactPalmdalePomona
CodeChapter 9.18-
StandardQualitative β€” disturbing-
EnforcementComplaint-basedCode Compliance: (909) 620-2374
TopicQuiet Hours-
Code Section-Β§Β§18-311, 18-312
Quiet Hours-10 PM–7 AM
Residential Limit-50 dBA nighttime
Audibility Rule-Not audible beyond 50 ft at night

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Palmdale FAQ

What does Palmdale's noise ordinance prohibit?

Chapter 9.18 makes it unlawful to willfully make or cause any loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise that unreasonably disturbs the peace and quiet of a neighborhood.

Are there specific decibel limits in residential zones?

Chapter 9.18 uses a qualitative 'unreasonable' standard rather than fixed decibel thresholds for general noise. Officers assess the noise in context, time, and location.

Pomona FAQ

What are Pomona's quiet hours?

Quiet hours run from 10 PM to 7 AM. During this time, noise must not exceed 50 dBA in residential zones and must not be audible beyond 50 feet from its source.

Can I do construction during quiet hours?

No. Construction is prohibited between 8 PM and 7 AM on weekdays and Saturdays, and all day on Sundays and federal holidays.

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