Carrollton vs Mesquite
How do industrial noise rules compare between Carrollton, TX and Mesquite, TX?
Carrollton has fewer restrictions than Mesquite.
Carrollton, TX
Dallas County
No county industrial noise ordinance. TCEQ 30 TAC Chapter 101 addresses general air quality complaints but does not set specific industrial noise limits. TX Penal Code Section 42.01 applies to unreasonable noise. OSHA regulates workplace exposure only.
View full Carrollton rules →Mesquite, TX
Dallas County
Industrial and manufacturing properties fall under Noise Zone 3 with limits of 70 dB(A) daytime and 65 dB(A) nighttime under Sec. 10-75. Facilities exceeding limits may be required to submit a noise abatement study.
View full Mesquite rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Carrollton | Mesquite |
|---|---|---|
| County Ordinance | None | - |
| TCEQ | 30 TAC Ch. 101 nuisance complaints | - |
| State Criminal Law | TX Penal Code Section 42.01 | - |
| Industrial Zones | Minimal in unincorporated area | - |
| Zone 3 Day | - | 70 dB(A) / 80 dB(C) |
| Zone 3 Night | - | 65 dB(A) / 75 dB(C) |
| Abatement Study | - | May be required (Sec. 10-77) |
| Study Deadline | - | 6 months max |
| Appeals | - | Board of Adjustment |
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Carrollton FAQ
Who regulates industrial noise in unincorporated Dallas County?
TCEQ handles industrial air quality and nuisance complaints at the state level. Dallas County regulates outdoor business screening and setbacks but does not set decibel limits.
Can I complain about factory noise in unincorporated Dallas County?
File complaints with TCEQ at (888) 777-3186 or Dallas County DUAS at (214) 653-6565 for outdoor business violations.
Mesquite FAQ
What are the noise limits for industrial properties in Mesquite?
70 dB(A) daytime (7 AM-10 PM) and 65 dB(A) nighttime (10:01 PM-6:59 AM) measured at the receiving property boundary.
Can the city require a noise study?
Yes. The Director of Planning can require a noise abatement study for facilities perpetually exceeding limits, with a 6-month implementation deadline.
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