Quiet hours in Pomona, CA — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
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, and sound must not be audible beyond 50 feet.
Pomona City Code Section 18-311 establishes nighttime quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM with reduced noise thresholds: 50 dBA for single-family residential, 55 dBA for multi-family residential, and 60 dBA for commercial zones. Section 18-312 further restricts nighttime noise so that no sound may be plainly audible from more than 50 feet from its source during quiet hours. Construction, repair, remodeling, or grading activities are prohibited between 8 PM and 7 AM on weekdays and Saturdays, and entirely on Sundays and federal holidays.
Violations during quiet hours may be prosecuted as misdemeanors or infractions under Section 18-303. Repeat offenders face escalating penalties including fines up to $1,000 and possible jail time for misdemeanor charges.
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