Carrollton vs Irving
How do quiet hours rules compare between Carrollton, TX and Irving, TX?
Carrollton and Irving have similar restriction levels.
Carrollton, TX
Dallas County
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.
View full Carrollton rules →Irving, TX
Dallas County
Irving Ch 22 prohibits unreasonable noise citywide. Yelling, shouting, and singing in residential areas prohibited 10 PM to 7 AM. Construction restricted to 6 AM-9 PM weekdays and 7 AM-8 PM weekends near residential districts.
View full Irving rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Carrollton | Irving |
|---|---|---|
| Day Limit | 65 dBA continuous | - |
| Night Limit | 58 dBA continuous | - |
| Lawn/Waste 10PM-7AM | 500 ft buffer | - |
| Max Fine | $500/violation | - |
| Quiet Hours | - | 10 PM to 7 AM (yelling/singing) |
| Construction Weekdays | - | 6 AM to 9 PM |
| Construction Weekends | - | 7 AM to 8 PM |
| After-Hours Permit | - | 3 days, renewable once |
| Enforcement | - | Irving PD + 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.
Irving FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Irving?
Irving Ch 22 prohibits unreasonable noise citywide. Yelling, shouting, and singing in residential areas prohibited 10 PM to 7 AM. Construction restricted to 6 AM-9 PM weekdays and 7 AM-8 PM weekends near residential districts.
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Irving?
Quiet Hours: 10 PM to 7 AM (yelling/singing). Construction Weekdays: 6 AM to 9 PM. Construction Weekends: 7 AM to 8 PM. After-Hours Permit: 3 days, renewable once.
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