Victorville sets zoning-based exterior decibel limits under VMC Chapter 13.01. Residential zones cap at about 65 dB(A) daytime and 55 dB(A) at night; commercial near 70 dB(A); industrial near 75 dB(A).
Victorville Municipal Code Chapter 13.01 establishes an exterior-noise standard measured as A-weighted decibels (dB(A)) at the receiving property line, with limits tied to the zoning district and time of day. Residential zones typically allow 65 dB(A) from 7 AM to 10 PM and 55 dB(A) from 10 PM to 7 AM. Commercial zones sit at roughly 70 dB(A), and manufacturing or business-park zones are roughly 75 dB(A). Where the measured ambient already exceeds those levels, the ambient itself becomes the enforceable standard, which is relevant near I-15, US-395, and the BNSF line. Impulsive noise such as hammer strikes, and simple-tone noise such as reefer compressors, may be assessed with a 5 dB penalty. Enforcement uses a Type 2 sound level meter with fast response and A-weighting, and the city can use 1-minute or longer averages depending on source. Violations are infractions or administrative citations.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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