Amplified music rules in Cedar Hill, TX — also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances — set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.
Cedar Hill prohibits amplified music audible beyond 50 feet of property lines from 10 PM to 7 AM (11 PM weekends). Daytime amplified sound must not unreasonably disturb neighbors under the city nuisance noise standard.
Cedar Hill regulates amplified music under its general noise/nuisance ordinance (Code of Ordinances Ch. 50, Offenses & Misc. Provisions). Amplified sound from speakers, PA systems, DJ rigs, live bands, or vehicle stereos that is plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet from the source — or across a residential property line — is prohibited between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM Sunday-Thursday and between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM Friday-Saturday. During daytime hours amplified music is permitted but must not constitute a 'loud and disturbing' noise that interferes with the peaceable enjoyment of nearby residences. Commercial venues at Uptown Village or along US-67 must include amplified entertainment plans in their certificate of occupancy and may face decibel review. Special event permits issued by the city allow short-duration amplified events (festivals at Cedar Hill State Park gateway events, school functions). Violations are Class C misdemeanors enforced by Cedar Hill PD.
Class C misdemeanor citation up to $500 per occurrence; each day of continued violation is a separate offense. Equipment may be seized as evidence in repeat cases. Commercial venues risk certificate-of-occupancy review and special-event permit revocation.
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