Leander, TX Noise Ordinances: Decibel Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Zoning
- HC and HI districts
- Day limit
- 75 dBA (or +10 dBA bg)
- Night limit
- 65 dBA (or +5 dBA bg)
- Measured at
- the property line
- Margin over commercial
- 10 dBA higher
Summary
Leander's industrial-zoned districts (HC and HI) may generate up to 75 dBA by day and 65 dBA at night -- the highest ceiling in the city's zone-based sound table -- versus 70/60 dBA commercial and 65/55 dBA residential.
Industrial district. Industrial zoning districts as outlined in the city's zoning ordinance. This includes HC and HI. ... Maximum sound levels. District Day Night ... Industrial 75 dBA or 10 dBA above background noise, whichever is lower 65 dBA or 5 dBA above background noise, whichever is lower
Full Breakdown
Sec. 8.04.001 defines 'industrial district' as the city's industrial zoning districts, which the ordinance identifies as HC and HI. Sec. 8.04.002(a)'s maximum sound level table gives industrial-zoned property the highest allowance in the city: 75 dBA (or 10 dBA above background noise, whichever is lower) during the day, and 65 dBA (or 5 dBA above background) at night -- 10 dBA above the commercial standard and the same margin above residential. The limit is measured at the property line, so an industrial user must keep its own site noise low enough that neighboring parcels don't receive sound above that ceiling.
Violations & Fines
Industrial noise disturbances are enforced the same as any other district: a Class C misdemeanor under the general penalty in Sec. 1.01.009, citable by police or code enforcement once a neighboring property files a complaint with the municipal court.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which zoning districts count as "industrial" for Leander's noise table?
Can an industrial site run louder than a commercial site?
Sources & Official References
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