Broken Arrow, OK Noise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound (2026)

It shall be unlawful to operate or permit the operation of any sound amplification equipment, live or recorded music, or similar sound source in or upon a place of public assembly that is located within 300 feet of property that is zoned or used for residential purposes, in such a manner that the sound is plainly audible inside any dwelling unit on such residential property, with doors and windows closed, for a continuous period in excess of ten minutes.

(iii) For purposes of this subsection, "plainly audible" means any sound where the bass, rhythm, or melody is clearly perceptible to a person of ordinary sensibilities inside the dwelling unit.

(iv) This subsection shall not apply within any specific geographical area that is otherwise exempted from the prima facie nighttime noise standards of subsection (a)(5) of this section, nor shall it be construed to limit or restrict the exemption for bells, chimes, and carillons set forth in subsection (c)(6) of this section.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to perform disorderly conduct in any public place or in any private dwelling or office occupied by the victim of such conduct. For purposes of this section, disorderly conduct shall include, and not be limited to:

(1) Yelling, shouting or singing on the public streets between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., or at any other time or place where the acts are performed so as to annoy or disturb the occupants of any dwelling, or in such a way as to disturb the