Quiet Hours: Rialto vs Victorville
How do quiet hours rules compare between Rialto, CA and Victorville, CA?
Rialto and Victorville have similar restriction levels.
Rialto, CA
San Bernardino County
Rialto Municipal Code Chapter 9.50 (Noise Control) prohibits unreasonably loud, unnecessary or unusual noise that disturbs the peace at any hour, and sets two nighttime thresholds for amplified sound: 'plainly audible' at 50 ft between 8 a.m.–10 p.m. and at 25 ft between 10 p.m.–8 a.m.
View full Rialto rules →Victorville, CA
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 | Rialto | Victorville |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime amplified-sound limit | Plainly audible at 50 ft, 8 a.m.–10 p.m. (RMC §9.50.030(A)(4)(c)) | - |
| Nighttime amplified-sound limit | Plainly audible at 25 ft, 10 p.m.–8 a.m. (RMC §9.50.030(A)(4)(d)) | - |
| Across property line | Plainly audible across any property boundary is prohibited at all hours (§9.50.030(A)(4)(a)) | - |
| Maximum fine | $1,000 per offense for 4th violation in 12 months (§9.50.130) | - |
| Enforcement | Police Department and Code Enforcement Division jointly (§9.50.080) | - |
| 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 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Rialto FAQ
What are Rialto's official quiet hours?
Rialto does not use a single 'quiet hours' label, but RMC §9.50.030(A)(4) draws the line at 10 p.m.–8 a.m., when amplified music or sound may not be 'plainly audible' beyond 25 feet from the source. During daytime hours (8 a.m.–10 p.m.) the threshold relaxes to 50 feet.
Can my neighbor be cited at 11 p.m. if I can hear their TV through the wall?
Yes. RMC §9.50.030(A)(4)(b) prohibits amplified sound that is plainly audible through partitions common to two residences within a building, at any hour. Detecting the bass vibration is enough to meet the 'plainly audible' standard under §9.50.020.
What is the fine for a first noise violation?
Up to $250 for a first conviction (RMC §9.50.130). The officer may instead issue a written warning first under §9.50.030(D); however a second violation within 72 hours can escalate to a criminal citation plus the actual cost of each police response (§9.50.090).
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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