Outdoor music at Portland venues and events typically requires a Noise Variance and must end by 10 PM in residential-adjacent areas without a specific approval.
Outdoor music in Portland is controlled through PCC 18.10 decibel limits and the Noise Variance process administered by the Noise Review Board. Restaurants, breweries, and taprooms offering regular live outdoor music need a Multi-Event Noise Variance, and one-off concerts or festivals need a Single-Event Variance. Amplified music must comply with the 50 dBA nighttime residential limit unless the variance lifts the cap. Typical conditions include 10 PM cutoff Sunday through Thursday and 11 PM Friday and Saturday, posted contact information, and real-time dBA logging for large events.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Portland code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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