Outdoor music at NRH venues and private homes must end by 10 p.m. and stay below plainly-audible limits at 50 feet. Special event permits extend hours up to midnight on approval.
North Richland Hills permits outdoor live music and amplified performances subject to Chapter 18 noise rules. Private residential events, block parties, and HOA concerts in places like Home Town Lakeview Plaza or Linda Spurlock Park do not need a permit but must stop amplified sound by 10 p.m. and keep audibility below 50 feet from property lines. Commercial venues including NRH Centre, NRH2O Family Water Park, and larger events at Iron Horse Golf Course operate under city-issued special event permits that can extend music to 11 p.m. or midnight for Fridays and Saturdays. Permit applications require a site plan, neighbor notification for events over 250 attendees, and a 14-day lead time through the City Secretary at (817) 427-6060. The popular Night of Lights and Summer Sounds concert series at NRH Centre follow approved noise envelopes. Violations lead to permit revocation and Class C citations up to 500 dollars.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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