Amplified music rules in Tempe, AZ — also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances — set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.
Tempe regulates amplified music with focus on the Mill Avenue entertainment district and ASU area. Venue permits required. Residential areas subject to quiet hour enforcement. Special event permits for large gatherings.
Tempe requires amplified sound at events to comply with noise ordinance limits. Sound amplification permits available for public events. Residential amplified music must not exceed property-line noise limits. Outdoor events need permits with noise conditions. Live music venues operate under conditional use permits. ARS §13-2916 covers unreasonable noise disturbances from amplified music. Many Arizona venues have outdoor patios - sound management is a common issue in warm-weather months.
Noise violation: $150 to $500. Unpermitted event: $500+. Disorderly conduct: Class 1 misdemeanor up to $2,500.
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