Jackson, MS Noise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound (2026)

Jackson's Article III noise code was repealed and re-enacted by Ord. No. 2006-68(6) on October 10, 2006. Sec. 54-87 defines the A-weighted sound pressure level, dB(A), as the standard for measuring compliance, and Sec. 54-88 requires a standard-design sound level meter. Sec. 54-89(e) makes it unlawful to emit noise that crosses a property line in excess of Table A, measured at or within the property line of the receiving premises, and Sec. 54-89(e)(2) provides that if the ambient sound level already equals or exceeds the Table A limit, that higher ambient level becomes the ceiling.

The chief of police or an authorized representative may inspect, test and measure noise sources under Sec. 54-89(a), and may seek a court warrant if entry is refused. Sec. 54-90 exempts specific amplified sources from the numeric limits, including public address systems at ballparks or stadiums during an event (subsection 15), school marching bands and school musical instruments (subsection 9), and outdoor gatherings, public dances, shows and sporting events that hold a permit from the appropriate permitting authority (subsection 12). Enforcement under Sec. 54-91 rests primarily with the chief of police, who may pursue voluntary compliance through warning or education, and any law enforcement officer, citizen, or person over 18 may also file a complaint with the appropriate court.