Amplified music rules in West Palm Beach, FL — also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances — set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.
Amplified music audible beyond 100 feet of the property line, or plainly audible inside a neighboring dwelling, is prohibited under WPB Chapter 50. Downtown entertainment district along Clematis Street operates under separate Special Event permits.
Outside the Clematis Street entertainment overlay, amplified outdoor music in residential zones is limited to 60 dBA daytime and 55 dBA after 11 PM. Bars and restaurants on Clematis and Rosemary Avenue must obtain a Special Event or Outdoor Entertainment Permit from the city. Permitted venues must cease amplified outdoor music by midnight Sunday-Thursday and 1 AM Friday-Saturday.
Citation $250 first offense, $500 second, up to $1,000 for licensed venues. Repeated violations can trigger Business Tax Receipt review and permit suspension.
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