Outdoor Music: Lakewood vs Parma
How do outdoor music rules compare between Lakewood, OH and Parma, OH?
Lakewood, OH
Cuyahoga County
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Parma, OH
Cuyahoga County
Parma Codified Ordinance 634.03(b) caps outdoor amplified music at places of public entertainment at 50 dBB measured at the property line of residentially zoned land between 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. Section 634.02(c) also bars playing radios or audio systems on public rights-of-way in a manner that disturbs others, except at City-permitted organized events.
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| Fact | Lakewood | Parma |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | - | Parma 634.03(b), 634.02(c) |
| Outdoor Limit at Residential Line | - | 50 dBB after 9 PM |
| Indoor Public Entertainment Cap | - | 95 dBA (warning sign required) |
| Permit Exemption | - | City-permitted events only |
| Penalty (willful) | - | M4 — up to $250 / 30 days |
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Lakewood FAQ
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Parma FAQ
Can a Parma restaurant play outdoor amplified music?
Yes, but sound at the property line of any residentially zoned property cannot exceed 50 dBB (slow response) between 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. under Parma 634.03(b)(2).
Do I need a permit for an outdoor concert in a Parma park?
Municipally sanctioned concerts in public parks are exempt from sections 634.03 and 634.04 (Parma 634.05). Other organized outdoor events on public property require a City permit (634.02(c)).
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