Amplified music rules in Redmond, WA — also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances — set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.
Amplified music audible beyond 75 feet or across property lines is a public disturbance under RMC 6.32. Downtown Park events require a special event permit from the city to exceed standard noise limits.
Redmond Municipal Code 6.32 defines public disturbance noise to include loud and raucous sound from radios, stereos, musical instruments, loudspeakers, PA systems, and similar audio equipment that is clearly audible from another person's property or 75 feet away. The rule applies at all hours, but enforcement typically escalates sharply after 10 PM. Permitted outdoor events such as Derby Days, Redmond Lights, Sammamish Valley weddings, and concerts at Downtown Park or Marymoor Park (King County Parks) require a special events permit that specifies allowed decibel levels, sound-check windows, and end times. Commercial venues in the downtown core must control amplified sound so it does not exceed EDNA limits at the nearest residential property line. Complaints are taken by Redmond Police non-emergency at (425) 556-2500; officers may direct residents to lower volume, seize equipment as evidence in repeat cases, or cite the property owner.
First offense: written warning. Subsequent: civil fines of $100 to $500 per incident and possible revocation of special event permits.
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