Quiet Hours: Cedar Park vs Round Rock
How do quiet hours rules compare between Cedar Park, TX and Round Rock, TX?
Cedar Park and Round Rock have similar restriction levels.
Cedar Park, TX
Williamson County
Cedar Park Code of Ordinances Article 8.08 (Noise Regulations) sets objective decibel limits at the property line of the noise source. Residential daytime (7 a.m.-10 p.m.) caps are 70 dBA / 80 dBC; nighttime (10 p.m.-7 a.m.) caps drop to 50 dBA / 60 dBC every day.
View full Cedar Park rules →Round Rock, TX
Williamson County
Round Rock Code Chapter 14, Article VIII establishes time-based quiet hours and uses a 'plainly audible' standard. Quiet hours run 10 PM–7 AM on weekdays and 10 PM–8 AM on weekends.
View full Round Rock rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Cedar Park | Round Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Code Article | Cedar Park Code Art. 8.08 | - |
| Residential Day Cap | 70 dBA / 80 dBC, 7a-10p | - |
| Residential Night Cap | 50 dBA / 60 dBC, 10p-7a | - |
| Measurement Point | Property line of source | - |
| ETJ Reach | 600 ft into ETJ | - |
| Penalty | Class C misdemeanor, up to $500 | - |
| Code Section | - | Ch. 14, Art. VIII |
| Quiet Hours (Sun–Thu) | - | 10 PM – 7 AM |
| Quiet Hours (Fri–Sat) | - | 10 PM – 8 AM |
| Plainly Audible Distance | - | 200 feet from property line |
| Max Fine | - | $2,000 |
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Cedar Park FAQ
What are Cedar Park's quiet hours?
Residential nighttime quiet hours run 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. every day under Article 8.08, with limits of 50 dBA / 60 dBC measured at the source's property line.
Does the ordinance apply outside the city limits?
Yes - Article 8.08 reaches 600 feet into Cedar Park's extraterritorial jurisdiction, so properties just outside the city limits can still be cited.
Round Rock FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Round Rock?
Round Rock Code Chapter 14, Article VIII establishes time-based quiet hours and uses a 'plainly audible' standard. Quiet hours run 10 PM–7 AM on weekdays and 10 PM–8 AM on weekends.
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Round Rock?
Code Section: Ch. 14, Art. VIII. Quiet Hours (Sun–Thu): 10 PM – 7 AM. Quiet Hours (Fri–Sat): 10 PM – 8 AM. Plainly Audible Distance: 200 feet from property line.
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