Tyler, TX Noise Ordinances: Construction Hours (2026)
Construction hours in Tyler, TX, sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances, set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Key Facts
- Fixed Hours
- None set by ordinance
- Day Limit
- 75 dB(A) until 10 PM
- Permit Defense
- Best-practices, City-permitted work
- Requirement
- Notify police, post permit
- Code
- City Code Sec. 4-90(E)
Summary
Tyler sets no fixed construction-hours window. Construction noise is governed by the Sec. 4-90 decibel limits (75 dB(A) day, 63 dB(A) night), and City-permitted work meeting building best practices is an affirmative defense to a noise charge.
made in the performance of construction activities which meets the best practices of building construction, and have been permitted by the City.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: July 2026: Including amendments through July 22, 2026).
Full Breakdown
Unlike cities with a strict 7 AM–8 PM construction window, Tyler regulates construction noise through its general noise ordinance (Sec. 4-90). The same decibel caps apply: 75 dB(A) daytime and 63 dB(A) after 10 PM. The code creates an affirmative defense for construction that 'meets the best practices of building construction' and has been permitted by the City. To qualify, the permittee must give notice to the Chief of Police and post the permit on-site. The City weighs project duration, methods, and public-safety need when granting a permit.
Violations & Fines
Construction noise exceeding the limits without a permit is a public nuisance under Sec. 1-4: up to $500, or up to $2,000 for zoning or health-related violations. Each day is a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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