Outdoor music in Henderson is permitted during daytime hours and must comply with HMC 8.38 decibel and audibility limits. Special events require city permits.
Outdoor live and recorded music is permitted on private property and at licensed venues during daytime hours (7 AM to 10 PM) under HMC Title 8 Chapter 8.38. Restaurants with patios in Water Street District, Lake Las Vegas, and Green Valley Ranch must hold a Conditional Use Permit for outdoor entertainment. Most CUPs set music curfews at 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11 PM Friday and Saturday. Homeowners hosting backyard events must keep music below the plainly audible 50 foot standard. HOA rules frequently ban outdoor amplified music entirely. Special community events at Cornerstone Park, Heritage Park, and the Henderson Pavilion operate under city-issued special event permits with defined noise terms.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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