Amplified music rules in Tulare, CA — also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances — set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.
Tulare Municipal Code § 6.40.071 sets specific decibel limits on amplified sound. Amplified sound on property shall not exceed 70 decibels between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. (implicitly prohibited or further restricted outside those hours). Activities permitted under Chapter 8.70 (parades, community events) may reach 85 decibels. Sound from amplification equipment at city parks and facilities, measured within 100 feet of the source, shall not exceed 85 decibels. Failure of an event sponsor to enforce these limits can trigger forced curtailment by Tulare Police, citation, or forfeiture of facility-use deposits. Amplified-sound permits are issued under § 6.40.050.
The 70 dB / 85 dB framework is one of the few hard numeric noise limits in the Tulare code. It applies to amplified speakers, PA systems, loudspeakers, DJ rigs, outdoor concerts, and similar equipment. The measurement reference point for park/facility events is 100 feet from the source. For private residential parties using amplified sound, the 70 dB cap (6 a.m.-10 p.m.) and underlying nuisance standard apply. Special schools/hospitals/churches restrictions in § 6.40.040 may apply during operating hours.
Police-ordered curtailment of the activity; misdemeanor or infraction citation under Chapter 6.40; forfeiture of facility-use deposit for permit holders. Repeat violations can disqualify a venue or sponsor from future facility-use permits.
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