Fullerton, CA Noise from Specific Sources: Generator Noise (2026)
Key Facts
- Curfew hours
- 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Governing section
- FMC § 8.46.060(D)
- Scope
- Generators used with a parked RV
- Adopted
- Ord. 3294 (2020), amended Ord. 3301 (2021)
- Penalty basis
- FMC Chapter 1.08 infraction/misdemeanor
Summary
Fullerton's recreational vehicle chapter bars running a power generator or other noise-generating equipment within or next to a parked RV between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. FMC § 8.46.060(D) targets generator noise tied to RVs on streets and public property, not stationary household generators generally.
No person shall: ... (D) Use power generators or other noise-generating equipment between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. within or adjacent to a recreational vehicle;
Full Breakdown
46 governing recreational vehicles, lists prohibited activities tied to a parked RV. within or adjacent to a recreational vehicle. The same section also bars slide-outs or awnings that block the path of travel, utility cords crossing a street or sidewalk, visible commercial activity from a parked RV, connecting an RV to the public sewer or dumping waste outside a licensed dump station, and leaking grease, oil or fuel onto the right-of-way. 90), it applies specifically to generator or noise-equipment use connected with a recreational vehicle parked on a public or private street, alley or public property, which is where portable generators most often run in Fullerton in connection with RV camping or overnight stays. The chapter was adopted by Ordinance 3294 in 2020 and amended by Ordinance 3301 in 2021.
Violations & Fines
A violation of § 8.46.060, including the generator curfew in subsection (D), is punishable under FMC Chapter 1.08's general penalty provisions, which authorize prosecution as an infraction (fines up to $100 for a first offense, $200 for a second within a year, and $500 for further offenses) or as a misdemeanor carrying a fine up to $1,000 and up to six months in county jail. The RV itself remains subject to citation and towing under Cal. Vehicle Code §§ 22650 and 22651, and repeated violations can support revocation of any RV parking permit tied to the vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does Fullerton's generator noise rule apply to home standby generators?
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Sources & Official References
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