Industrial noise in Victorville is governed by VMC Chapter 13.01 zoning limits. Industrial zones allow higher levels near 75 dB(A), but noise at a residential line must meet residential limits.
Victorville Chapter 13.01 sets zoning-based exterior noise standards that allow higher levels in manufacturing and business-park zones than in residential zones. Industrial districts at Southern California Logistics Centre, the Mojave Drive manufacturing corridor, and mining support operations near the Mojave River can operate near 75 dB(A) during daytime with lower levels at night. When industrial property adjoins residential property lines, the receiving residential standard applies at the line, which forces buffers, walls, and equipment placement for compliance. Warehouse truck courts, refrigerated trailer (reefer) units, pallet plants, and rock-crushing operations are the most common sources of city complaints. MDAQMD permits often add conditions on backup alarms and mechanical noise. Code Enforcement collaborates with MDAQMD and Planning to resolve recurring issues, and the city can condition conditional use permits to require noise studies and sound walls along the residential side of the site.
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