Amplified music rules in Salem, OR — also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances — set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.
Salem Revised Code Chapter 93 prohibits operating sound-amplifying devices — including musical instruments, radios, and speakers — when plainly audible inside another dwelling unit between 10 PM and 7 AM. Outdoor events with amplified sound may require an Event Sound Permit under SRC Chapter 51.
SRC §93.010 (Noise Disturbance Prohibited) and §93.020 (Sound Producing, Amplifying or Reproducing Equipment) make it unlawful to operate any device that produces or amplifies sound when it is plainly audible within any dwelling unit other than the source between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM. Chapter 51 (Event Sound Permits) governs outdoor amplified-sound events. Exemptions exist for athletic events sponsored by Salem-Keizer School District 24J, accredited educational institutions, or the City of Salem. Enforcement is by Salem Police Department.
Violation is a Class A infraction under SRC §93.990, with fines up to $500 per offense; repeat violations may escalate to misdemeanor charges.
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