Amplified music rules in Boca Raton, FL — also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances — set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.
Boca Raton's noise ordinance under Chapter 10, Article III prohibits excessive or unusually loud noise. It is unlawful to make or create excessive noise that disturbs the peace of the neighborhood. Special protections exist within 500 feet of hospitals, schools, and churches.
Chapter 10, Article III of the Boca Raton Code of Ordinances makes it unlawful for any person to knowingly, willfully, or through culpable negligence make or create excessive or unusually loud noise within the city. Noise from buildings used for business, residential, or recreation purposes that is excessive or boisterous and disturbs the peace of the neighborhood is specifically prohibited. It is also unlawful to create excessive noise on any street or adjacent area within 500 feet of any hospital, school, institution of learning, public park, church, or courtroom during use. Boca Raton's affluent residential character means noise complaints are taken seriously and enforcement is strict.
Noise violations are enforced by Code Enforcement at 561-393-7934 and the Boca Raton Police Department. Fines may be imposed through the code enforcement process.
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