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Noise and construction hours in Covina

Covina's own rules on noise and construction hours, with the code text for every value.

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Each rule below links to the section of the Covina Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Covina's code says

Covina code What Covina's code adds
Construction hours on weekdays
  • Allowed 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    Applies: Construction or outside repair in or within 500 feet of a residential area, unless a permit is obtained. Emergency work is exempt.
    § 9.40.110 · code text
    between the hours of 8:00 p.m. of any one day and 7:00 a.m. of the next day
Construction hours on weekends and holidays
  • Saturdays, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    Applies: Construction or outside repair in or within 500 feet of a residential area, unless a permit is obtained. Emergency work is exempt.
    § 9.40.110 · code text
    between the hours of 8:00 p.m. of any one day and 7:00 a.m. of the next day
  • No construction at any time.
    Applies: Sundays and public holidays, in or within 500 feet of a residential area, unless a permit is obtained. Emergency work is exempt.
    § 9.40.110 · code text
    at any time on any Sunday or at any time on any public holiday
Leaf blowers and equipment
  • Only 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    Applies: Home power tools and lawn equipment, including leaf blowers, in any residential area or within 500 feet of any home.
    § 9.40.090 · code text
    other than between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. of any one day
Noise limit at homes
  • No more than 35 dB(A) indoors.
    Applies: Measured inside a neighboring home with windows closed, 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The limit may not be passed for any period.
    § 9.40.060 · code text
    Residential (All densities) | 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | 35 45
  • No more than 45 dB(A) indoors.
    Applies: Measured inside a neighboring home with windows closed, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The limit may not be passed for any period.
    § 9.40.060 · code text
    Residential (All densities) | 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | 35 45
  • No more than 50 dB(A) outdoors, or the measured background level if higher.
    Applies: Residential estate or agricultural land, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The limit may not be passed for any period.
    § 9.40.040 · code text
    Residential estate or agricultural | 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. | 50 40
  • No more than 40 dB(A) outdoors, or the measured background level if higher.
    Applies: Residential estate or agricultural land, 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The limit may not be passed for any period.
    § 9.40.040 · code text
    Residential estate or agricultural | 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. | 50 40
  • No more than 55 dB(A) outdoors, or the measured background level if higher.
    Applies: Low-density residential land, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The limit may not be passed for any period.
    § 9.40.040 · code text
    Residential low density | 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. | 55 45
  • No more than 45 dB(A) outdoors, or the measured background level if higher.
    Applies: Low-density residential land, 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The limit may not be passed for any period.
    § 9.40.040 · code text
    Residential low density | 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. | 55 45
  • No more than 60 dB(A) outdoors, or the measured background level if higher.
    Applies: Medium- and high-density residential land, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The limit may not be passed for any period.
    § 9.40.040 · code text
    Residential medium and high density | 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. | 60 50
  • No more than 50 dB(A) outdoors, or the measured background level if higher.
    Applies: Medium- and high-density residential land, 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The limit may not be passed for any period.
    § 9.40.040 · code text
    Residential medium and high density | 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. | 60 50

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Frequently asked questions

What are the noise rules and construction hours in Covina?

Covina's code: Allowed 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Construction or outside repair in or within 500 feet of a residential area, unless a permit is obtained. Emergency work is exempt.) (§ 9.40.110); No more than 35 dB(A) indoors. (Measured inside a neighboring home with windows closed, 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The limit may not be passed for any period.) (§ 9.40.060).

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