Hollywood, FL Noise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound (2026)
Amplified music rules in Hollywood, FL, also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances, set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.
Key Facts
- Detection device required
- amplified live or recorded music venues
- Closing-hours penalty trigger
- 2+ violations of § 100.02(F)(1) in 30 days
- Forced closing time
- 10:00 p.m. for 30 days
- Related license tool
- extended-hours license denial, § 113.26
Summary
Any nonresidential establishment in Hollywood playing amplified live or recorded music must install a noise level detection device to alert staff, and a business cited twice in 30 days for exceeding the nighttime nonresidential decibel limit must roll its closing hours back to 10:00 p.m. for 30 days.
(A) Any nonresidential establishment from which amplified musical entertainment, whether live or recorded, emanates shall be equipped with a noise level detection device alerting the occupants of the property to the noise. ... (F) Any nonresidential property that is adjudicated for violating the provisions of § 100.02(F)(1) two or more times within a 30-day period shall be required to change its closing hours to 10:00 p.m. for a period of 30 days.
Full Breakdown
08 requires every nonresidential establishment from which amplified musical entertainment, whether live or recorded, emanates to be equipped with a noise level detection device that alerts occupants of the property when sound is running too high, so bars, restaurants and clubs cannot claim ignorance of a violation. 08(B), which cross-references Chapter 119's noise level detection device requirements. m. for the following 30 days regardless of its normal license. 26.
Violations & Fines
Beyond the standard $100/$500/$1,000 escalating fines in § 100.09(B), a nonresidential property adjudicated twice within 30 days for exceeding the § 100.02(F)(1) nighttime limit must close at 10:00 p.m. for the next 30 days, and the city may separately deny an extended-hours license under § 113.26 or seek injunctive relief for recurring violators.
Frequently Asked Questions
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