Springdale, AR Noise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound (2026)

No person shall operate or cause to be operated, or permit, contract or allow to be operated on premises on public or private property any identifiable source of sound in such a manner as to create a sound level within the use districts in table 1 below which exceeds the maximum noise levels as set forth in table 1, which shall be measured for violations at the property line from which the sound is emanating, as well as at the property line of the receiving property. When a sound source can be identified and measured in more than one use district, the sound level limits of the most restrictive use district shall apply at that district boundary. All complaints will be measured with sound level measuring equipment by the responding officer to a complaint. TABLE 1

Use Districts Time Maximum Noise Levels All residential zones 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 65 dB(A) All residential zones 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. 60 dB(A) All commercial zones 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 75 dB(A) All commercial zones 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. 70 dB(A) All industrial zones 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 85 dB(A) All industrial zones 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. 80 dB(A)

(b)Construction sites will be considered as an industrial zone for purposes of this ordinance.(c)Nightclubs and restaurants will be considered as commercial zoning for purposes of this ordinance.