Amplified music rules in Las Vegas, NV — also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances — set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.
Amplified music in Las Vegas is regulated under LVMC Chapter 9.16 and — for downtown and Fremont Street — special entertainment district provisions. Residential amplification must not be plainly audible at 50 feet between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., while Fremont East and downtown venues operate under permitted entertainment zoning.
Las Vegas treats amplified music as a noise source subject to LVMC 9.16 prohibitions on disturbing, excessive or offensive sound. In residential zones, amplified music that is plainly audible beyond 50 feet from the property line during nighttime hours (generally 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.) is a violation. The Fremont Street Experience and the Fremont East Entertainment District operate under special-use permits that allow outdoor amplified performance within defined geographic boundaries and posted hours — this is a carve-out from the standard residential noise rule and does not apply citywide. Bars, lounges and special event venues outside these districts must obtain tavern or entertainment permits and keep sound from bleeding into adjoining residential neighborhoods. The LV Strip is NOT within Las Vegas city limits — it is unincorporated Clark County, which has separate resort-corridor noise rules. Short-term rental hosts should note that amplified parties are specifically targeted under the STR ordinance (see short-term-rentals/noise-rules), and violations can result in STR permit revocation.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Las Vegas code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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