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Noise and construction hours in La Verne

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

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

What La Verne's code says

La Verne code What La Verne's code adds
Construction hours on weekdays
  • 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    Applies: Monday through Friday; except urgent public-utility work to protect life or property, or work the city manager allows in writing.
    § 8.20.050 · code text
    Construction hours shall be limited to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
Construction hours on weekends and holidays
  • 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    Applies: Saturdays; except urgent public-utility work to protect life or property, or work the city manager allows in writing.
    § 8.20.050 · code text
    Construction hours shall be limited to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
  • No construction.
    Applies: Sundays and legal holidays; except urgent public-utility work to protect life or property, or work the city manager allows in writing.
    § 8.20.050 · code text
    No construction shall occur on Sundays or legal holidays.
Noise limit at homes
  • 55 dB(A), hourly average.
    Applies: Single-family homes, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., measured at the receiving property line.
    § 8.20.020 · code text
    All single-family residential properties | 55 dB(A) | 50 dB(A)
  • 50 dB(A), hourly average.
    Applies: Single-family homes, 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., measured at the receiving property line.
    § 8.20.020 · code text
    All single-family residential properties | 55 dB(A) | 50 dB(A)
  • 60 dB(A), hourly average.
    Applies: Multifamily homes and mobile home parks, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., measured at the receiving property line.
    § 8.20.020 · code text
    All multifamily residential properties and mobile home parks | 60 dB(A) | 55 dB(A)
  • 55 dB(A), hourly average.
    Applies: Multifamily homes and mobile home parks, 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., measured at the receiving property line.
    § 8.20.020 · code text
    All multifamily residential properties and mobile home parks | 60 dB(A) | 55 dB(A)
  • 60 dB(A), hourly average.
    Applies: Homes in mixed-use properties, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., measured at the receiving property line.
    § 8.20.020 · code text
    The residential portion of mixed-use properties | 60 dB(A) | 55 dB(A)
  • 55 dB(A), hourly average.
    Applies: Homes in mixed-use properties, 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., measured at the receiving property line.
    § 8.20.020 · code text
    The residential portion of mixed-use properties | 60 dB(A) | 55 dB(A)

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Frequently asked questions

What are the noise rules and construction hours in La Verne?

La Verne's code: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Monday through Friday; except urgent public-utility work to protect life or property, or work the city manager allows in writing.) (§ 8.20.050); 55 dB(A), hourly average. (Single-family homes, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., measured at the receiving property line.) (§ 8.20.020).

General information, not legal advice.

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