Amplified music rules in Jacksonville, FL — also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances — set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.
Jacksonville noise ordinance (Ord. Code Ch. 368) prohibits amplified sound plainly audible at 50 feet from source between 10 PM-7 AM. Commercial venues and special events require a sound permit.
Chapter 368 establishes the plainly-audible-at-distance standard. Amplified music (live bands, DJs, PA systems, car stereos) from residential or commercial premises cannot be plainly audible at 50 feet between 10 PM and 7 AM (11 PM Fri/Sat in some districts). Commercial entertainment districts (Downtown, Jacksonville Beach) have separate permit schemes. Special event permits required for outdoor amplified events. JSO (Sheriff's Office) enforces.
First offense: warning or $100 civil citation. Subsequent: $250-$500. Equipment seizure possible for repeat offenders. Commercial license review for venues.
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