Burleson, TX Noise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound (2026)

Burleson Code of Ordinances § 34-191(d)(2)a prohibits the use of a bullhorn, loudspeaker or other amplification in the public right-of-way and on City of Burleson property. Three exceptions apply: public safety officials performing their duties; persons with an outdoor event permit secured under Ordinance B-805-13 of the Burleson City Code; and persons with express permission given by the city manager or a city department head or designee. Section 34-191(e)(3) also exempts noise from an outdoor event that has been issued a special event permit under section 70-146, and (e)(2) exempts noise generated on public or public school property if permitted and authorized by the public entity owning the property.

Subsection (d)(2)d targets music itself: the playing of any music or musical instrument in such manner or with such volume or base as to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of persons of ordinary sensibilities in any dwelling, hotel or other type of residence, with a pointer to the nighttime hours in the decibel rules. Under (d)(1), no decibel level is required to enforce these provisions.

Subsection (d)(2)m separately bars using any bell, drum, loud speaker, whistle or other device to attract attention to a performance, show or sale of merchandise by creating noise, except for ice cream vendors between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and dusk.

Where a decibel test does apply, § 34-191(i)(2) excepts a restaurant, as defined by Alcoholic Beverage Code § 1.04, whose amplified music or amplified speech stops by 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday and stays at or under 70 dBA or 75 dBC at the establishment's property perimeter. That exception does not apply to a food service establishment within 300 feet of a residence occupied before any food service establishment was located on the property.