Amplified music rules in Pompano Beach, FL — also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances — set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.
Pompano Beach Chapter 97 (Noise Control) regulates amplified music. Section 97.60 prohibits noise disturbances from radios, musical instruments, or devices that annoy or disturb the peace. Quiet hours are 10 PM to 7 AM. Daytime noise in residential areas should be comparable to a dishwasher in the next room. The standard is based on plainly audible sound across property lines.
Chapter 97 of the Pompano Beach Code of Ordinances governs noise control. Section 97.60 addresses noise disturbances including the use of amplifiers, musical instruments, and sound reproduction devices at volumes that annoy or disturb reasonable persons. Day is defined as 7 AM to 10 PM; night is 10 PM to 7 AM. In single-family neighborhoods during daytime, acceptable noise is comparable to a dishwasher in the next room. During nighttime, acceptable noise is comparable to a refrigerator or quiet conversation. The city uses a plainly audible standard rather than specific decibel measurements for general noise enforcement. Special events with amplified sound require city permits.
Noise disturbances violate §97.60. Enforcement through Code Compliance with fines under FL Statute 162.
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