Cedar Hill, TX Noise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound (2026)
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.
Key Facts
- Quiet Hours: 10
- Quiet hours: 10 PM-7 AM Sun-Thu; 11 PM-7 AM Fri-Sat
- Plainly Audible at
- Plainly audible at 50 ft = violation during quiet hours
- Daytime Amplified Music
- Daytime amplified music allowed if not 'loud and disturbing'
- Special Event Permits
- Special event permits required for outdoor amplified events
- Enforced by Cedar
- Enforced by Cedar Hill PD: (972) 291-5181 (non-emergency)
Summary
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.
Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly: ... (5) makes unreasonable noise in a public place other than a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code, or in or near a private residence that he has no right to occupy ... (c) For purposes of this section: ... (2) a noise is presumed to be unreasonable if the noise exceeds a decibel level of 85 after the person making the noise receives notice from a magistrate or peace officer that the noise is a public nuisance.
Full Breakdown
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.
Violations & Fines
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I have a backyard party with a DJ?
Are car stereos covered by the rule?
Sources & Official References
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