Richardson, TX Noise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound (2026)
Amplified music rules in Richardson, TX, 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
- Secs. 13-75(3), 13-75(13), 13-75(14)
- Standard
- Disturbs peace of persons in dwellings
- Commercial
- Loudspeakers for advertising prohibited
- Vehicles
- Amplifiers on moving vehicles prohibited
Summary
Sec. 13-75(3) declares playing any radio, TV, phonograph, or musical instrument with volume disturbing the peace, quiet, comfort, or repose of persons in any dwelling to be loud and disturbing noise. Sec. 13-75(13) prohibits drums, loudspeakers, or devices used to attract attention at businesses.
Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly:(1) uses abusive, indecent, profane, or vulgar language in a public place, and the language by its very utterance tends to incite an immediate breach of the peace;(2) makes an offensive gesture or display in a public place, and the gesture or display tends to incite an immediate breach of the peace;(3) creates, by chemical means, a noxious and unreasonable odor in a public place;(4) abuses or threatens a person in a public place in an obviously offensive manner;(5) makes unreasonable noise in a public place other than a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code, or in or near a private residence that he has no right to occupy;(6) fights with another in
Full Breakdown
Richardson Code Section 13-75(3) specifically declares that playing any radio, television set, phonograph, or musical instrument in such a manner, or with such volume, as to disturb the peace, quiet, comfort or repose of persons in any dwelling, apartment, hotel, or other type of residence constitutes loud and disturbing noise. Section 13-75(13) also prohibits drums, loudspeakers, or other instruments used to attract attention for shows, sales, or merchandise display. Section 13-75(14) prohibits mechanical loudspeakers or amplifiers on trucks or moving vehicles for advertising purposes.
Violations & Fines
Violations of amplified music rules under Sec. 13-75 are punishable as Class C misdemeanors with fines up to $500. Municipal ordinance violations may carry additional fines up to $2,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
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