Garland regulates noise from industrial uses along the I-30 and IH-635 corridors through zoning performance standards and the Code of Ordinances Chapter 32 noise provisions.
Industrial operations in Garland must comply with performance standards in the city's Unified Development Code and the noise nuisance provisions in Chapter 32 of the Code of Ordinances. Noise crossing the property line into a residential district generally cannot exceed approximately 60-65 dBA daytime and 55-60 dBA at night. Loading docks, HVAC chillers, compressors, and back-up alarms at facilities along Forest Lane, Marketplace Drive, and the IH-635 industrial belt are common complaint sources. Code Compliance investigates with sound meters and may cite under the general noise nuisance ordinance carrying fines up to $500 per offense (up to $2,000 for health-and-safety offenses). New industrial construction or expansion may also need to mitigate noise as a Specific Use Permit condition.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Garland code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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