New Braunfels, TX Noise Ordinances: Decibel Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Cap beyond 100 ft of residential
- 85 dB(A) at all times
- Within 100 ft, daytime (10a-10p)
- 85 dB(A)
- Within 100 ft, nighttime
- 75 dB(A) after 10 p.m.
- Music venues near residential, night
- 80 dB(A) after 10 p.m.
- First-offense fine
- Up to $100 plus court costs
Summary
New Braunfels caps sound from commercial and industrial properties at 85 dB(A) by day, dropping to 75 dB(A) at night when the source sits within 100 feet of a residential district.
Decibel limits for all other types of non-residential properties. If the property is not located within 100 feet of a residential district, the maximum permissible decibel level for any type of sound emitted from that property is: Up to 85 decibels at all times. If the property is located within 100 feet of a residential district, the maximum permissible decibel level for any type of sound emitted from that property is: Up to 85 decibels between 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Up to 75 decibels at all other times.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 36).
Full Breakdown
City code sets numeric decibel ceilings for every commercial and industrial property in New Braunfels. Sound measured at the nearest public right-of-way may not exceed 85 dB(A) at any time if the source sits more than 100 feet from a residential district. Within 100 feet, the cap drops to 85 dB(A) from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and 75 dB(A) overnight. Music venues get a slightly higher nighttime allowance of 80 dB(A). New Braunfels Police Department enforces the limits with a calibrated sound meter, and any reading over the threshold is prima facie evidence of a sound nuisance.
Violations & Fines
Misdemeanor. Fines run up to $100 for a first offense, $250 for a second, $350 for a third, and up to $500 for the fourth and each later offense, plus court costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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