Fort Worth vs Grapevine
How do quiet hours rules compare between Fort Worth, TX and Grapevine, TX?
Fort Worth and Grapevine have similar restriction levels.
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 →Grapevine, TX
Tarrant County
Grapevine Code of Ordinances Chapter 18 regulates noise with quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily. Sound plainly audible from an adjoining property during these hours is a noise disturbance.
View full Grapevine rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Fort Worth | Grapevine |
|---|---|---|
| Quiet Hours | 10 PM - 7 AM | 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily |
| Residential | 70/60 dBA day/night | - |
| Downtown | Extended to 2 AM | - |
| Code Section | Sec. 23-8 (Ord. 24752) | - |
| Standard | - | Plainly audible from adjoining property |
| Max Fine | - | 500 dollars per day |
| State Law | - | TX Penal Code 42.01 |
| Contact | - | (817) 410-3000 Grapevine City Hall |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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).
Grapevine FAQ
What are Grapevine quiet hours?
Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily. Amplified music, loud parties, and barking audible at a neighbor's property line during these hours can be cited as a noise disturbance under Chapter 18.
Does DFW airport noise count toward ordinance complaints?
No. Aircraft noise from DFW is regulated federally by the FAA and is excluded from Grapevine ordinance enforcement. Only ground-based noise sources fall under city code.
How do I report noise in Grapevine?
Call Grapevine Police non-emergency at (817) 410-8127. For ongoing nightly disturbances, keep a log with dates and times and dispatch will send an officer to investigate.
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