Haltom City allows outdoor live music subject to Chapter 54. Amplified outdoor music must stop by 10 p.m. and must not be plainly audible 50 feet beyond the property line. Commercial venues need a special event permit.
Outdoor music in Haltom City, whether from a backyard gathering, restaurant patio, or festival, is regulated under the general noise ordinance in Chapter 54 of the Code of Ordinances rather than a dedicated entertainment code. Amplified live bands, DJs, and outdoor PA systems must not be plainly audible at 50 feet or more from the property line. Music audible beyond that distance during quiet hours (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.) is a presumed violation. Commercial venues hosting recurring outdoor music, food-truck events with entertainment, or festival-style gatherings generally require a special event permit from City Hall. Temporary event permits typically include site-specific conditions on sound orientation, maximum decibel readings, and operating hours. Single private events such as weddings and family parties do not require a permit but must still comply with the noise ordinance. Enforcement is complaint-driven through Haltom City Police.
Class C misdemeanor; fine up to 500 dollars per day. Unpermitted commercial outdoor music events can be shut down on-site.
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