Carrollton vs Garland
How do decibel limits rules compare between Carrollton, TX and Garland, TX?
Carrollton has fewer restrictions than Garland.
Carrollton, TX
Dallas County
No county decibel ordinance. TX Penal Code Section 42.01 presumes noise unreasonable above 85 dB after officer notice. No zoned decibel standards, no measurement protocols, and no county noise monitoring program.
View full Carrollton rules →Garland, TX
Dallas County
Garland Code Chapter 22, Article V sets zone-based decibel ceilings: residential 65 dBA (day) / 60 dBA (night), commercial 72/67 dBA, and industrial 85 dBA. Night runs 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Limits apply at the receiving property line.
View full Garland rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Carrollton | Garland |
|---|---|---|
| County Standards | None | - |
| State Threshold | 85 dB (TX Penal Code Section 42.01) | - |
| Zone Standards | None | - |
| Monitoring | None | - |
| Residential day | - | 65 dBA |
| Residential night | - | 60 dBA |
| Commercial | - | 72/67 dBA |
| Industrial | - | 85 dBA |
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Carrollton FAQ
What are the noise decibel limits in unincorporated Dallas County?
There are no specific decibel limits. Dallas County does not have the authority to set dB standards for unincorporated areas. Only cities can adopt noise ordinances with decibel thresholds.
How is noise regulated without decibel limits?
Through state nuisance law (Health & Safety Code Chapter 343), which allows abatement of conditions injurious to health, and through TCEQ for industrial emissions.
Garland FAQ
When does night start?
Night runs from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. under Chapter 22, Article V.
Who enforces decibel limits?
Garland Code Compliance Department and Garland Police. Call 972-485-6400.
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