Taylorsville, UT Noise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound (2026)

Section 9.61.170 of the Taylorsville City Code, part of the chapter governing conduct in city parks, makes it unlawful for any person to play or cause to be played amplified sound or music in a park without a permit from the City. The section gives the City discretion to deny that permit where it reasonably believes the sound or music would have a propensity to disturb the peaceful enjoyment of the park by other members of the public or annoy residents neighboring the park, so approval is not automatic even for routine events like birthday parties or team practices using a speaker system.

Anyone who does obtain a permit must keep it available for inspection by authorized personnel, meaning police or park staff can ask to see it on site. Critically, the section states that issuance of a permit does not exempt the holder from applicable rules and regulations regarding noise emissions, so a permit for amplified music does not override the City's separate general noise ordinance limits; both sets of rules apply simultaneously. Because no distinct penalty is written into section 9.61.170 itself, a violation falls under the chapter's general penalty at section 9.61.220: an infraction carrying a fifty dollar fine for a first offense and one hundred dollars for a second offense within twenty four months.

Taylorsville Police officers and Community Development staff who patrol parks including those along the Jordan River Parkway and near the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center enforce the permit requirement.