Industrial and commercial noise in Richardson is regulated by zoning-based performance standards and the general noise ordinance. The Telecom Corridor hosts data centers and light manufacturing subject to property-line sound limits.
Richardson's zoning code requires industrial uses to contain noise, vibration, and glare within the property boundary so it does not become detectable as a nuisance at adjacent zoning districts — especially where industrial zones abut residential. The general noise ordinance prohibits any loud, disturbing, or unnecessary noise that injures or endangers the comfort, repose, health, or safety of others. Typical industrial noise issues include HVAC and chiller equipment at data centers along the Telecom Corridor, loading dock activity at warehouses, backup generator testing, and rooftop mechanical units at Texas Instruments and AT&T campuses. New construction triggers site plan review where noise mitigation (screening walls, equipment enclosures, setback distances) is required when industrial uses are near residential. Complaints are investigated by Code Enforcement and Police; repeat offenders can face civil penalties and zoning citations.
Class C misdemeanor under general noise ordinance, up to $500 per occurrence. Zoning violations can accrue daily civil penalties. Commercial/industrial operators may face permit revocation or site plan enforcement. Report industrial noise to Code Enforcement or Richardson Police non-emergency (972) 744-4800.
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