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Noise Ordinances in New Braunfels, TX (2026)

3 verified noise ordinances for New Braunfels, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Quiet Hours

New Braunfels regulates sound under Sec. 82-9 of its Code of Ordinances. Within 100 feet of residential zoning, sound may reach 85 decibels from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and is limited to 75 decibels at all other times. The ordinance was last substantially revised in 2015.

New Braunfels Quiet Hours & Noise Limits

Some Restrictions

Construction Hours

New Braunfels does not publish a stand-alone clock-based construction-hours window in its noise rules. Construction noise is governed by the general decibel standards in Sec. 82-9, which allow up to 85 decibels from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. within 100 feet of residential zoning and 75 decibels at all other times.

New Braunfels Construction Noise Hours

Some Restrictions

Barking Dogs

New Braunfels treats persistently barking or noisy animals as a public nuisance under Chapter 6, Animals. An animal that unreasonably annoys people or substantially interferes with residents' enjoyment of life or property may be declared a nuisance and the owner cited. Complaints go to Animal Welfare & Rescue / Code Compliance.

New Braunfels Barking Dog & Animal Noise

Some Restrictions