Dunedin vs Largo
How do amplified music & events rules compare between Dunedin, FL and Largo, FL?
Dunedin and Largo have similar restriction levels.
Dunedin, FL
Pinellas County
Dunedin Code Section 107-41.1 prohibits amplified music or sound audible beyond the property line from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., and caps amplified sound at 65 dB(A) at the property line at all times.
View full Dunedin rules →Largo, FL
Pinellas County
Amplified music in Largo must comply with the residential 72 dBA daytime and 55 dBA nighttime decibel caps at the property line, with sharper limits between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. for multifamily neighbors.
View full Largo rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Dunedin | Largo |
|---|---|---|
| Cutoff time | 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. | - |
| Sound cap (always) | 65 dB(A) at property line | - |
| Code section | Sec. 107-41.1 | - |
| Holiday exception | New Year's Eve | - |
| Recent amendment | Ordinance 24-22 | - |
| - | - |
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Dunedin FAQ
Can outdoor venues play live music after 11 p.m.?
Amplified music must not be audible beyond the property line after 11:00 p.m., even at licensed outdoor venues, except for the New Year's Eve exception.
Does the 65 dB cap apply during the day?
Yes. Amplified sound may never exceed 65 A-weighted decibels measured at the complainant's property line, regardless of time of day.
Largo FAQ
Do I need a permit for live music at a private party?
No special amplified-music permit applies to private gatherings, but you must keep sound below 72 dBA daytime and 55 dBA after 6 p.m. at the nearest residential property line.
Can police shut down a loud party?
Yes. Officers can measure sound at the property line and issue citations or order amplified equipment turned off when readings exceed the Section 11-117 limits.
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