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Noise Ordinances in Frisco, TX (2026)

8 verified noise ordinances for Frisco, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Quiet Hours

Frisco enforces quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM on weeknights and 11 PM to 8 AM on weekends under City Code Chapter 58. Violations are Class C misdemeanors carrying fines up to 500 dollars per TX Penal Code 42.01.

Noise: Quiet Hours

Some Restrictions

Texas Penal Code Sec. 42.01(a)(5), (c)(2), (d)

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)(2) a noise is presumed to be unreasonable if the noise exceeds a decibel level of 85 after the person making the noise rec...

Construction Hours

Construction noise in Frisco is permitted Monday through Saturday 7 AM to 7 PM and prohibited on Sundays and federal holidays. Rapid growth in Frisco means active enforcement near residential subdivisions.

Noise: Construction Hours

Some Restrictions

Tex. Penal Code Sec. 42.01(c)(2) (85 dB Presumptive Unreasonable Noise)

a noise is presumed to be unreasonable if the noise exceeds a decibel level of 85 after the person making the noise receives notice from a magistrate or peace officer that the noise is a public nuisance.(d) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor unless committed under Subsection (a)(7) or (a)(8), in which event it is a Class B misdemeanor.(e) It is a defense to prosecution for...

Barking Dogs

Frisco Animal Services enforces barking dog complaints under City Code Chapter 14. Continuous barking over 10 minutes or intermittent over 30 minutes is considered a public nuisance.

Noise: Barking Dogs

Some Restrictions

Tex. Penal Code Sec. 42.01(a)(5), (c) (Unreasonable Noise)

Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly:(1) uses abusive, indecent, profane, or vulgar language in a public place, and the language by its very utterance tends to incite an immediate breach of the peace;(2) makes an offensive gesture or display in a public place, and the gesture or display tends to incite an immediate breach of the p...

Leaf Blower Rules

Frisco does not specifically restrict leaf blower decibel levels but requires landscaping equipment operation to fall within general noise ordinance hours of 7 AM to 7 PM.

noise/leaf-blowers

Few Restrictions

Amplified Music & Events

Amplified music audible beyond the property line after 10 PM is prohibited in Frisco. Outdoor events in entertainment venues near The Star require special event permits.

Noise: Amplified Music

Heavy Restrictions

Texas Penal Code Sec. 42.01(a)(5), (c)(2)

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 near a private residence if it produces i...

Aircraft Noise

Frisco lies under DFW Airport northern approach paths and is also affected by McKinney National Airport. Aircraft noise is federally preempted under FAA authority and not subject to local noise ordinances.

Noise: Aircraft Noise

Few Restrictions

Industrial Noise

Commercial properties in Frisco must not exceed 65 dBA at residential property lines during day hours or 55 dBA at night. Loading docks near residential zones have additional restrictions.

Noise: Commercial Noise

Some Restrictions

Texas Penal Code Sec. 42.01(a)(5), (c)(2)

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)(2) a noise is presumed to be unreasonable if the noise exceeds a decibel level of 85 after the person making the noise receiv...

Vehicle Noise

Modified exhaust systems, loud car stereos audible more than 50 feet, and prolonged horn use are prohibited in Frisco under City Code and TX Transportation Code 547.604.

noise/vehicle-noise

Some Restrictions

Tex. Transp. Code § 547.501

Sec. 547.501. AUDIBLE WARNING DEVICES. (a) A motor vehicle shall be equipped with a horn in good working condition that emits a sound audible under normal conditions at a distance of at least 200 feet.(b) A vehicle may not be equipped with and a person may not use on a vehicle a siren, whistle, or bell unless the vehicle is:(1) a commercial vehicle that is equipped with a theft alarm signa...

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