Dunedin vs St. Petersburg
How do amplified music & events rules compare between Dunedin, FL and St. Petersburg, FL?
Dunedin and St. Petersburg 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 →St. Petersburg, FL
Pinellas County
St. Petersburg restricts amplified music and vehicle stereos under Chapter 11, banning sound plainly audible 50 feet from a vehicle and tightening downtown entertainment venue limits.
View full St. Petersburg rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Dunedin | St. Petersburg |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| Vehicle limit | - | 50 ft plainly audible |
| Code chapter | - | Chapter 11, Article III |
| Amended | - | June 1, 2019 |
| Day threshold | - | 500 ft residential |
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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.
St. Petersburg FAQ
Can St. Petersburg police cite me for loud car music?
Yes. If your car stereo is plainly audible 50 feet or more from the vehicle, officers can cite you under Chapter 11. The standard applies on any public street or right-of-way.
Do bars and patios in downtown St. Pete have stricter music limits?
Yes. Downtown entertainment venues must follow Chapter 11 plainly-audible thresholds and may carry additional permit conditions, including end times and site-specific decibel caps.
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