Port St. Lucie, FL Noise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound (2026)
Amplified music rules in Port St. Lucie, FL, also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances, set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.
Key Facts
- Code Section
- Sec. 94.06(c)
- Weekday curfew
- 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Weekend and holiday curfew
- 10:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m.
- Residential daytime limit
- 60 dBA / 65 dBC
- Special permit
- $25.00 fee, ten consecutive days maximum
Summary
Port St. Lucie bans loudspeakers and amplifiers in or next to residential areas from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on weekdays and 10:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. on weekends and holidays when the sound carries across your property line.
(c) Loudspeakers and sound amplifiers. The using or operating of any loudspeaker, loudspeaker system, sound amplifier or other similar device between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays, and 10:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. on weekends and holidays, within or adjacent to residential areas such that the sound there from is plainly audible across the real property line of the source; provided, however, that this shall not apply to any public performance, gathering, parade or park activities for which a permit has been obtained from the city.
Full Breakdown
Section 94.06(c) is the curfew: no loudspeaker, loudspeaker system, sound amplifier or similar device within or adjacent to residential areas between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays, or 10:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. on weekends and holidays, if the sound is plainly audible across the real property line of the source. Outside those hours Table I in section 94.04 still applies, capping residential receiving property at 60 dBA/65 dBC by day and 55 dBA/60 dBC overnight. Section 94.04(i) makes noise plainly audible 100 feet away a violation on its own, and section 94.06(b)(4) sets 25 feet for a car stereo.
Violations & Fines
Chapter 94 is enforced through Chapter 37. Section 94.08(c) treats noise violations as irreparable, so section 37.09(a)(1) allows a fine up to $15,000.00 per violation; a Chapter 37 citation is a civil infraction capped at $500.00.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I not run outdoor speakers in Port St. Lucie?
Is a permit available for amplified events?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Port St. Lucie
Florida rules heatmap·Compare Port St. Lucie to another location·View the Florida noise ordinances overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.