Amplified music rules in Corona, CA — also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances — set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.
Corona Municipal Code Chapter 9.36 prohibits amplified sound that disturbs neighbors or that is plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet from the source. Outdoor amplified events at parks, restaurants near Main Street, or banquet venues require a special event permit from the City of Corona.
Corona regulates amplified music through Chapter 9.36 of the Corona Municipal Code, which classifies sound from speakers, sound systems, public address equipment, musical instruments, and similar devices as a nuisance when it is audible at a distance of 50 feet from the property line of the source between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., or whenever it exceeds the residential 55 dBA daytime/45 dBA nighttime standards measured at the receiving property. House parties in neighborhoods like South Corona, Sierra Del Oro, and the hillside developments off Skyline Drive are common sources of complaint, and Corona PD response under the loud-party response ordinance allows recovery of officer time costs for second responses to the same address within 90 days. Commercial venues such as banquet halls and restaurants with outdoor patios near Main Street and the Historic Civic Center District must include amplified entertainment plans in their conditional use permits, and outdoor amplified music at city parks (including Santana Park and City Park) requires a Special Event Permit issued by the City Manager's Office at least 30 days in advance.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Corona code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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