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Utah County, UT Noise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Amplified music rules in Utah County, UT, also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances, set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.

Key Facts

Amplified sound construction exception
none allowed
Applicable limit instead
standard zone dB(A) table
Residential cap example
55 dB(A) day / 50 dB(A) night
Enforcing agency
Community Development Dept.
Penalty class
class B misdemeanor

Summary

Utah County flatly denies amplified sound the construction-noise exception: no matter how loud a job site is allowed to be, amplified sound equipment must still meet the ordinary residential, commercial, or industrial decibel limits at all times.

City-specific rules exist: Orem, Eagle Mountain, Provo, and Lehi have their own amplified music & outdoor sound rules that differ from Utah County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

Exception: Sound from construction work at a site for which a current building permit has been issued and is in effect shall be deemed to be received in an industrial district during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Under no circumstances shall amplified sound be considered as construction work activity, nor shall the period of this exception exceed one (1) year.

Source: Provo City Code §9.06View official code

Full Breakdown

m. But the same subsection immediately carves amplified sound out of that break: under no circumstances shall amplified sound be considered construction work activity. 030(C) table. 040 and can refer them to the County Attorney. is still capped at 55 dB(A) off-site, even if ordinary construction noise at the same hour would be allowed up to 80 dB(A) under the industrial-deeming exception.

Violations & Fines

Running amplified sound equipment above the applicable zone's dB(A) ceiling is a class B misdemeanor under § 7.12.050, with each day of continued violation a separate offense; the County Attorney may also seek civil abatement or an injunction against the equipment's continued use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a contractor run a PA system as loud as construction equipment?
No. Utah County Code § 7.12.030(D) says amplified sound can never be treated as construction work activity, so it does not get the industrial-zone deeming exception and must stay within the normal residential, commercial, or industrial decibel limit for wherever it is heard.
What counts as amplified sound under this rule?
The chapter defines noise source broadly as any instrument or device for amplifying sound or anything which produces, reproduces, or amplifies sound, covering speakers, PA systems, and similar equipment used at events, job sites, or private property.
Does a special event permit change this?
A temporary event such as a parade or fireworks display with a County Commission permit is a listed defense under § 7.12.030(F), but that defense is tied to the specific permitted event, not a general exemption for amplified sound equipment used day to day.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Utah County

Vehicle NoiseSome RestrictionsDecibel LimitsSome RestrictionsBarking DogsSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Loading ZonesSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Commercial & Oversized VehiclesSignificant RestrictionsParking Rules: Driveway RulesSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Abandoned VehiclesSome RestrictionsFence Regulations: Fence Permit RequirementsSome RestrictionsFence Regulations: Retaining WallsSome Restrictions

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