Little Elm specifically prohibits outdoor music in parks, public places, and nonresidential districts without a town-approved special event permit or facility rental agreement under Sec. 70-55. In residential areas, outdoor music must stop by 10 PM on work nights and 11 PM on weekends. The town manager may authorize variances for events extending to midnight.
Outdoor music in Little Elm is regulated under Sec. 70-55 of the Code of Ordinances with specific provisions. In parks, public places, and nonresidential districts, outdoor music is prohibited without a town-approved special event permit or facility rental agreement. This restriction applies regardless of time of day. In residential districts, outdoor music through radios, musical instruments, loudspeakers, and similar devices must comply with time restrictions: cessation after 10 PM on work nights (Sunday through Thursday), after 11 PM on Friday and Saturday nights, and no operation before 8 AM the following morning. Within 500 feet of any residence, the same time restrictions apply even if the music originates from a nonresidential property. The town manager may authorize special event variances extending permitted hours to midnight. Little Elm's lakeside location near Lewisville Lake makes outdoor gatherings common, and enforcement is active during summer months. Town-sponsored park events and school-approved activities are exempt under Sec. 70-56 but noise privileges expire at midnight unless extended by the town manager.
Outdoor music violations: misdemeanor. Fine up to $500 per offense. Each day of violation is a separate offense.
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