Noise Ordinances in Fort Worth, TX (2026)
8 verified noise ordinances for Fort Worth, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Quiet Hours
Fort Worth Sec. 23-8 (Ord. 24752-03-2021) sets quiet hours 10 PM-7 AM. Residential: 70 dBA daytime, 60 dBA nighttime. Central Business/Trinity Uptown: extended to 2 AM (80 dBA). Where ambient exceeds limits, ambient +3 dBA applies. Measurement from complainant's property line.
Fort Worth Quiet Hours & Noise Ordinance
Some RestrictionsTex. Penal Code Sec. 42.01(a)(5), (c)(2)
Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly: ... (5) makes unreasonable noise in a public place other than a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code, or in or near a private residence that he has no right to occupy ... (c) For purposes of this section: ... (2) a noise is presumed to be unreasonable if the no...
Construction Hours
Fort Worth City Code Sec. 23-8 restricts construction noise that disturbs neighboring properties, with heavy equipment such as pile drivers prohibited between 10 PM and 7 AM. Standard residential noise limits resume at 10 PM, effectively capping most construction at that hour.
Fort Worth Construction Noise Hours
Some RestrictionsTex. Penal Code Sec. 42.01(a)(5), (c)(2)
Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly: ... (5) makes unreasonable noise in a public place other than a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code, or in or near a private residence that he has no right to occupy ... (c) For purposes of this section: ... (2) a noise is presumed to be unreasonable if the no...
Barking Dogs
Fort Worth Sec. 23-8 and Sec. 6-12 make it unlawful to keep dogs or roosters creating bark, cry, crow, or other sound on frequent, repetitive, or continuous basis for 10 minutes or longer. No decibel meter required. Up to $500 fine.
Fort Worth Barking Dog Regulations
Some RestrictionsTex. Penal Code Sec. 42.01(a)(5), (c)(2)
Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly: ... (5) makes unreasonable noise in a public place other than a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code, or in or near a private residence that he has no right to occupy ... (c) For purposes of this section: ... (2) a noise is presumed to be unreasonable if the no...
Leaf Blower Rules
Fort Worth does not impose a dedicated leaf blower ordinance. Gas and electric blowers are allowed, but operation must stay within citywide noise and construction-hour limits under Chapter 23 of the City Code.
Fort Worth Leaf Blower Rules
Few RestrictionsTex. Penal Code Sec. 42.01(a)(5), (c)(2)
Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly: ... (5) makes unreasonable noise in a public place other than a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code, or in or near a private residence that he has no right to occupy ... (c) For purposes of this section: ... (2) a noise is presumed to be unreasonable if the no...
Amplified Music & Events
Fort Worth regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. TX Penal Code §42.01 applies.
Fort Worth Amplified Music & Event Noise Rules
Some RestrictionsIndustrial Noise
Fort Worth Code Sec. 23-8 caps non-residential and commercial noise at 80 dBA during daytime hours (7 AM - 10 PM), measured at the source property line for at least 30 seconds. Industrial activity that exceeds these limits is a public nuisance.
Fort Worth Industrial and Commercial Noise Limits
Some RestrictionsTex. Penal Code Sec. 42.01(a)(5), (c)(2)
Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly: ... (5) makes unreasonable noise in a public place other than a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code, or in or near a private residence that he has no right to occupy; ... (c) For purposes of this section: ... (2) a noise is presumed to be unreasonable if...
Decibel Limits
Fort Worth City Code Chapter 23 sets numeric decibel limits at residential property lines, generally 65 dB(A) during the day and 58 dB(A) at night, measured from the receiving property.
Fort Worth Decibel Limits
Some RestrictionsTex. Penal Code Sec. 42.01(c)(2)
Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly: ... (5) makes unreasonable noise in a public place other than a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code, or in or near a private residence that he has no right to occupy; ... (c) For purposes of this section: ... (2) a noise is presumed to be unreasonable if...
Outdoor Music
Outdoor music in Fort Worth must stay within Chapter 23 decibel limits and end by 10:00 PM Sunday through Thursday and midnight on Friday and Saturday unless a special event permit is obtained.
Fort Worth Outdoor Music Rules
Some RestrictionsTex. Penal Code Sec. 42.01(a)(5), (c)
Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly: ... (5) makes unreasonable noise in a public place other than a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code, or in or near a private residence that he has no right to occupy; ... (c) For purposes of this section:(1) an act is deemed to occur in a public place or...
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