Outdoor live and recorded music in Universal City must comply with the general noise ordinance and stop by 10:00 PM unless a special event permit is granted.
Universal City treats outdoor music at restaurants, parks, event venues, and private residences under the same audibility-at-property-line standard found in Chapter 18. Venues along Pat Booker Road and near Olympia Parkway that offer outdoor entertainment must wind down amplified music by 10:00 PM on weeknights and are sometimes permitted slightly later on weekends by conditional use. Temporary outdoor festivals and city-sponsored events at Veterans Park typically operate under Council-approved event permits with specific sound limits. Texas Penal Code 42.01 supports enforcement. Violations can result in Class C citations up to 500 dollars and future permit denial. Private homeowners hosting backyard weddings or quinceaneras should apply for a temporary variance through City Hall.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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