Dallas vs Fort Worth
How do quiet hours rules compare between Dallas, TX and Fort Worth, TX?
Dallas and Fort Worth have similar restriction levels.
Dallas, TX
Dallas County
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.
View full Dallas rules →Fort Worth, TX
Tarrant County
Fort Worth Sec. 23-8 (Ord. 24752-03-2021) sets quiet hours 10 PM-7 AM. Residential: 70 dBA daytime, 60 dBA nighttime. Central Business/Trinity Uptown: extended to 2 AM (80 dBA). Where ambient exceeds limits, ambient +3 dBA applies. Measurement from complainant's property line.
View full Fort Worth rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Dallas | Fort Worth |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | Chapter 30 | Sec. 23-8 (Ord. 24752) |
| Garbage Collection | Prohibited 10 PM – 7 AM near residential | - |
| Animal Noise | 15 min continuous = violation | - |
| Enforcement | DPD & Code Compliance | - |
| Quiet Hours | - | 10 PM - 7 AM |
| Residential | - | 70/60 dBA day/night |
| Downtown | - | Extended to 2 AM |
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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.
Fort Worth FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Fort Worth?
Fort Worth Sec. 23-8 (Ord. 24752-03-2021) sets quiet hours 10 PM-7 AM. Residential: 70 dBA daytime, 60 dBA nighttime. Central Business/Trinity Uptown: extended to 2 AM (80 dBA). Where ambient exceeds limits, ambient +3 dBA applies. Measurement from complainant's property line.
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Fort Worth?
Quiet Hours: 10 PM - 7 AM. Residential: 70/60 dBA day/night. Downtown: Extended to 2 AM. Code Section: Sec. 23-8 (Ord. 24752).
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