Fontana's quiet hours: Generally 6 PM to 7 AM, with specific variations for different noise sources.. During these hours, noise must stay below residential nighttime decibel limits at the property line. Violations can result in fines on the first offense.

Fontana's residential noise limits: Not specified dB(A) during the day and Not specified dB(A) at night. Commercial zones allow Not specified. Limits are measured at the receiving property line.

Call the Fontana police non-emergency line at (909) 350-7700. For ongoing violations, contact code enforcement at (909) 854-8020. Have the address, noise type, and duration ready. You can request to remain anonymous.

Fontana's noise violation penalties: Violations are punishable as infractions or misdemeanors, as per Fontana Municipal Code section 1-7. Negligent or knowing violations may incur administrative fines. For loud parties or disturbances, a fine will be assessed upon a return call. Civil penalties for unruly gatherings include $750 for a second response within 90 days and $1,500 for a third response within 90 days.. Fines typically escalate with repeat offenses and may result in misdemeanor charges for chronic violations.

Fontana's rules: Keeping or permitting any animal to habitually bark, whine, or make loud, excessive, impulsive, or intrusive noises that disturb the peace and quiet of neighbors is unlawful. Barking dog investigations can be reported to Police Dispatch.. To report a barking dog, contact animal control at (909) 350-7700 or the police non-emergency line.

Fontana's construction noise rules: The erection, demolition, alteration, or repair of any building or structure (including excavating) is generally prohibited between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays, and 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. on Saturdays. Work outside these hours requires a permit for urgent necessity. The operation of piledrivers, steam shovels, pneumatic hammers, derricks, steam or electric hoists, or other noise-creating appliances is prohibited between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.. Violations can be reported to code enforcement, which can issue stop-work orders for unpermitted or off-hours construction.

Yes. Fontana's ordinance: The use or operation of any radio, musical instrument, phonograph, loudspeaker, sound amplifier, or other device creating loud, excessive, impulsive, or intrusive noise that annoys or disturbs persons of ordinary sensibilities is unlawful. Noncommercial use of sound trucks is limited to music or human speech and permitted for four hours daily between 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., with no operations on Sundays and legal holidays. Sound trucks must operate at least 10 mph (except when stopped by traffic for no more than one minute), and sound cannot be issued within 100 yards of hospitals, schools, churches, or courthouses. Volume must not be audible over 100 feet from the truck and not exceed 15 watts of power. Commercial advertising by aircraft with sound amplifying equipment has similar time restrictions and conditions, including a minimum altitude of 1,500 feet and directional sound.. Music exceeding residential decibel limits or plainly audible across property lines during quiet hours is a citable violation.