Grand Prairie Sec. 13-277(9) prohibits playing radios, stereos, musical instruments, or amplifiers that unreasonably disturb neighbors. Motor vehicle stereos audible at 30+ feet presumed a nuisance per Sec. 13-277(6). City-sponsored events exempt.
Grand Prairie's noise ordinance Section 13-277 lists multiple presumed noise nuisances related to outdoor music. Section 13-277(9) prohibits playing any radio, television, phonograph, stereo system, drum, musical instrument, sound amplifier, or similar device in a manner that unreasonably disturbs persons on bounding property or in any dwelling. Section 13-277(6) specifically addresses motor vehicle stereo systems — playing any stereo that disturbs persons within 30 feet is a presumed nuisance. Section 13-277(1) prohibits loudspeakers for advertising. Section 13-280(9) exempts city-sponsored outdoor events, races, festivals, and concerts. Section 13-280(13) provides a First Amendment exception. Noise Zone 4 (Major Entertainment areas) allows up to 80 dBA Leq until 1 AM per Sec. 13-283.
Misdemeanor. Fine per Section 1-8. Vehicle stereo violations enforceable at 30 feet without dB meter per Sec. 13-278(a)(2)(c).
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