West Covina's noise ordinance restricts amplified sound and music in residential zones. Music or amplified sound audible at 50 feet from the property line is presumed a violation. Noise standards are reduced by 5 dB when the sound contains music or speech. Evening and nighttime hours carry stricter enforcement.
Under West Covina Municipal Code Section 15-94, if noise containing music or speech conveying informational content is plainly audible at 50 feet from the property line, it is presumed to violate the noise ordinance. The applicable noise standard is automatically reduced by 5 decibels when the offensive noise contains music or speech. Between 10 PM and 7 AM (quiet hours under Section 15-94), all noise that disturbs the peace of a residential neighborhood is subject to enforcement. Commercial amplified sound equipment and outdoor entertainment events in commercial zones may require a conditional use permit through the Planning Division. The West Covina Police Department non-emergency line handles noise complaints.
Noise violations are enforceable as misdemeanors or infractions. First infraction fine is $100, second $200, third and subsequent $500. Repeated violations may result in public nuisance abatement.
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West Covina Municipal Code Article IV (Sections 15-91 through 15-97) prohibits loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise in residential zones. Noise plainly audibl...
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