Amplified music rules in Orem, UT — also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances — set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.
Utah County regulates amplified music under general noise ordinances. Provo City Code §9.06 and Orem City Code §9-3 govern sound. Special event permits required for amplified outdoor events. Utah Code §76-9-102 applies.
Amplified music in Utah County must comply with municipal noise ordinances. Provo City Code §9.06.020 prohibits sound plainly audible at 50 feet between 10 PM and 7 AM. Orem City Code §9-3-4 sets similar limits. Outdoor concerts, weddings, and public events require a special event permit through Provo Parks and Recreation or Orem Community Services, which may set decibel caps and end times (commonly 10 PM). Live music venues along Center Street and University Avenue operate under conditional use permits. Utah Code §76-9-102 criminalizes unreasonable noise as disorderly conduct. BYU and UVU student housing areas receive heightened enforcement during fall semester move-in.
Noise infraction: $100 to $500. Unpermitted amplified event: $500 to $1,000. Disorderly conduct under Utah Code §76-9-102: Class C misdemeanor up to $750 and 90 days jail.
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