Amplified music rules in Matthews, NC — 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 Matthews requires special event permits when held outdoors in public spaces; residential amplified sound is subject to the plainly audible standard and nighttime quiet hours.
Matthews regulates amplified sound through its noise provisions in Chapter 90 and its special events permitting process. Outdoor concerts or events in Stumptown Park or downtown require a town-issued special event permit. Residential amplified music that is plainly audible at the property line during quiet hours (11 PM to 7 AM) is a violation. Commercial establishments in the downtown historic district must keep amplified sound contained within the venue after 10 PM.
Civil penalty $100 to $500, permit revocation for event violations.
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