Pomona City Code Chapter 18, Article VII (Noise and Vibration Control) establishes exterior noise standards measured in dBA. Residential zones have a daytime limit of 60 dBA (7 AM-10 PM) and nighttime limit of 50 dBA (10 PM-7 AM) at the property line.
Pomona City Code Sections 18-301 through 18-315 regulate noise levels citywide. Section 18-311 sets exterior noise standards: single-family residential zones allow 60 dBA daytime (7 AM-10 PM) and 50 dBA nighttime (10 PM-7 AM). Multi-family residential zones allow 65 dBA daytime and 55 dBA nighttime. Commercial zones allow 70 dBA daytime and 60 dBA nighttime. All measurements use A-weighted sound level meters at slow response, based on a reference sound pressure of 20 micropascals. Construction activities are subject to noise standards of 65 dBA plus the limits in Section 18-311(b) as measured on residential property.
Under Section 18-303, violations may be charged as a misdemeanor or infraction at the discretion of the city attorney or district attorney. Infractions carry fines up to $250 for a first offense; misdemeanors may result in fines up to $1,000 and/or up to six months in jail.
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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,...
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