Waco, TX Noise Ordinances: Construction Hours (2026)
Construction hours in Waco, TX, sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances, set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Key Facts
- Typical Hours
- 7 AM–10 PM
- Permits
- Development Services
- Emergency Work
- Exempt
- Fine
- Up to $500
Summary
Waco restricts construction noise in residential areas during nighttime and early morning hours. Construction activities generating loud noise are generally permitted during standard daytime hours, with permits required for work outside those windows.
Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly:(1) uses abusive, indecent, profane, or vulgar language in a public place, and the language by its very utterance tends to incite an immediate breach of the peace;(2) makes an offensive gesture or display in a public place, and the gesture or display tends to incite an immediate breach of the peace;(3) creates, by chemical means, a noxious and unreasonable odor in a public place;(4) abuses or threatens a person in a public place in an obviously offensive manner;(5) makes unreasonable noise in a public place other than a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code, or in or near a private residence that he h
Full Breakdown
Under Waco's noise ordinance, construction noise in residential neighborhoods is subject to time-of-day restrictions. Standard construction hours are generally 7 AM to 10 PM on weekdays. Construction generating excessive noise outside these hours requires special approval. Emergency utility repairs and public infrastructure projects may be exempt. The city's Development Services Department oversees construction permits and may impose additional conditions on projects near sensitive areas like hospitals and schools.
Violations & Fines
Class C misdemeanor. Fines up to $500. Stop-work orders may be issued for repeated violations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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