Amplified music rules in Palm Beach County, FL — also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances — set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.
Amplified music plainly audible at 100 feet from the source between 10 PM and 7 AM is prohibited under PBC §10-101. Daytime amplified sound must remain below 60 dBA at the nearest residential property line.
The plainly-audible standard allows officers to cite without a sound meter for nighttime violations. Outdoor commercial entertainment venues and special events require a noise variance from the Board of County Commissioners. Bass-frequency complaints are common in waterfront areas; PBSO uses C-weighted measurements when low-frequency disturbance is reported.
$250 first offense, escalating to $500 plus equipment seizure for repeat commercial violations.
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