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Zoning and Development Code›Chapter 30 — ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT CODE›Article V — RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS

Fontana Municipal Code Div. 6 Performance Standards

Fontana Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Fontana

Cite as: Fontana Municipal Code Division 6 · Text as of 2026-10-04

Sec. 30-468. - Purpose.

This section establishes standards for conducting activities in residential zoning districts. The standards are designed to protect residents from annoying or potentially harmful environmental conditions.

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Sec. 30-469. - Noise.

No use shall create or cause to be created any sound that exceeds the ambient noise standards outlined in Table 30-469.

No use shall create or cause creation of noise from a portable electronic device such as a car stereo, portable radio and/or cassette/compact disc player or similar device which exceeds the ambient noise standards outlined in Table 30-469.

Table 30-469 Noise Standards

Location of Measurement Maximum Allowable Maximum Allowable
All zoning districts 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m.
Interior 45 db 45 db
Exterior 65 db 65 db
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Sec. 30-470. - Vibration.

No use shall create or cause to be created any activity that causes a vibration that can be felt beyond the property line with or without the aid of an instrument.

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Sec. 30-471. - Light and glare.

All lights shall be directed and/or shielded to prevent the light from adversely affecting adjacent properties. No structure or feature shall be permitted which creates adverse glare effects.

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Sec. 30-472. - Odors.

All uses shall be operated in a manner such that no offensive odor is perceptible at or beyond the property line of that use.

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Sec. 30-473. - Electromagnetic interference.

No use, activity or process shall be conducted which produces electromagnetic interference with normal radio and television receptions beyond the property line.

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