Quiet Hours: Arlington vs Grapevine

What are the quiet hours in Arlington?

Arlington enforces noise limits under Nuisance Chapter Sec. 2.03(M) with 85 dBA daytime and 65 dBA nighttime limits. Quiet hours are 10 PM–7 AM Mon–Thu and midnight–7 AM Fri–Sat. The entertainment district near AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field has special event exemptions.

What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Arlington?

Code Section: Nuisance Ch. Sec. 2.03(M). Day Limit: 85 dBA. Night Limit: 65 dBA. Quiet Hours M-Th: 10 PM – 7 AM.

What are Grapevine quiet hours?

Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily. Amplified music, loud parties, and barking audible at a neighbor's property line during these hours can be cited as a noise disturbance under Chapter 18.

Does DFW airport noise count toward ordinance complaints?

No. Aircraft noise from DFW is regulated federally by the FAA and is excluded from Grapevine ordinance enforcement. Only ground-based noise sources fall under city code.

How do I report noise in Grapevine?

Call Grapevine Police non-emergency at (817) 410-8127. For ongoing nightly disturbances, keep a log with dates and times and dispatch will send an officer to investigate.