Outdoor live music at Dearborn restaurants, parks, and private events requires compliance with the noise ordinance and often a permit, with strict end times near residential zones.
Outdoor live music at Dearborn venues, including restaurants along Michigan Avenue and in West Dearborn, must end by 10:00 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11:00 PM Friday and Saturday. Venues with patios adjacent to residential property need a special-use permit from the Planning Department that specifies allowable hours, speaker placement, and maximum sound levels. Ford Field Park and Hemlock Park host city-sponsored concerts under separate permit rules. Private backyard parties with live bands are allowed during daytime but cannot disturb neighbors. Festival events like the Dearborn Homecoming follow dedicated permits. Violations can result in permit revocation for commercial venues.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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