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Carrollton vs Dallas

How do quiet hours rules compare between Carrollton, TX and Dallas, TX?

Carrollton and Dallas have similar restriction levels.

Carrollton, TX

Dallas County

Some Restrictions

Carrollton Sec. 130.18 sets continuous noise limits at 65 dBA daytime and 58 dBA nighttime. Fines run up to $500 per violation. Lawn maintenance and commercial waste collection prohibited 10 PM-7 AM within 500 ft of residential.

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Dallas, TX

Dallas County

Some Restrictions

Dallas Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances prohibits loud and disturbing noises. Garbage collection is prohibited between 10 PM and 7 AM within 300 feet of residential use. The Deep Ellum and Uptown entertainment districts have special noise considerations.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactCarrolltonDallas
Day Limit65 dBA continuous-
Night Limit58 dBA continuous-
Lawn/Waste 10PM-7AM500 ft buffer-
Max Fine$500/violation-
Code Section-Chapter 30
Garbage Collection-Prohibited 10 PM – 7 AM near residential
Animal Noise-15 min continuous = violation
Enforcement-DPD & Code Compliance

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Carrollton FAQ

What are Carrollton's noise limits?

Sec. 130.18 of the Code of Ordinances limits continuous noise to 65 dB(A) during daytime hours and 58 dB(A) at night. Exceeding either limit constitutes a violation.

When can lawn maintenance and trash collection happen near homes?

Lawn maintenance, commercial waste collection, and similar disruptive activities are prohibited from 10 PM to 7 AM within 500 feet of any residential area.

Dallas FAQ

What are the quiet hours in Dallas?

Dallas Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances prohibits loud and disturbing noises. Garbage collection is prohibited between 10 PM and 7 AM within 300 feet of residential use. The Deep Ellum and Uptown entertainment districts have special noise considerations.

What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Dallas?

Code Section: Chapter 30. Garbage Collection: Prohibited 10 PM – 7 AM near residential. Animal Noise: 15 min continuous = violation. Enforcement: DPD & Code Compliance.

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