Amplified music rules in League City, TX — also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances — set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.
League City Section 42-31(d) presumes amplified sound produced during nighttime hours (7 PM-7 AM) in residential areas is unreasonable. A special event sound permit from the chief of police is required for outdoor amplified events under Section 42-34.
Section 42-31(b) defines unreasonable noise to include amplified sound from motor vehicles. Section 42-32 defines amplified sound broadly to include loudspeakers, microphones, bullhorns, radios, televisions, stereos, amplified musical instruments, public address systems, and similar devices. Under Section 42-31(d), amplified sound during nighttime hours (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM) in residential areas is presumed unreasonable. Section 42-34 allows a special event sound permit for outdoor amplified sound at special events as defined in Chapter 14. The chief of police may impose conditions on time, place, and manner. Permit denials may be appealed to the city manager within ten working days.
Amplified sound violation is a misdemeanor with fine up to $500 per offense. Each day constitutes a separate offense. Sound permit fee set by city council resolution.
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