Quiet hours in Denton, TX — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Denton Code Ch. 17, Art. II (Sec. 17-20) prohibits noise of such character, intensity, and duration as to substantially interfere with comfortable enjoyment of private homes. Outdoor amplified events capped at 70 dBA at the event perimeter. Fry Street and downtown square entertainment areas generate the most complaints. Class C misdemeanor, fines up to $500 per offense.
Denton Code of Ordinances Sec. 17-20 (Article II, Chapter 17 -- Noise and Other Disturbances) prohibits making noise of such character, intensity, and duration as to be detrimental to the life, health, or comfort of any individual or to cause material distress, discomfort, or injury to any reasonable person of normal sensibility. Sound measurements use the A-weighted decibel scale with a minimum two-minute measurement period at the complaining party location. Outdoor amplified events must not exceed 70 dBA at the established event perimeter. The Fry Street entertainment district near UNT campus and the downtown courthouse square live music venues are the most common complaint origins. Denton PD non-emergency line (940) 349-7919 handles noise complaints. Denton Animal Services handles barking dog complaints separately at (940) 349-7594. Each day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate offense under the municipal code.
Class C misdemeanor. Fine up to $500. Each day of violation is a separate offense.
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Denton DDC Sec. 7.12 requires RVs and boats stored behind the front building line on paved surfaces. Occupancy prohibited. 72-hr temp driveway use.
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Denton restricts vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVWR in residential zones. One light commercial vehicle allowed behind front building line on paved surface.
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Denton has no citywide overnight street parking ban. The 72-hour limit and residential permit zones near UNT/TWU are the primary restrictions.
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Denton allows wood, masonry, iron, chain link, vinyl, and composite fencing. Tarps, pallets, and corrugated metal prohibited as permanent fencing.
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Denton requires a building permit for retaining walls over 4 ft exposed height, with PE-stamped design. Drainage provisions required for all walls.
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Denton DDC Sec. 7.8 limits fences to 4 ft in front yards and 8 ft in side/rear yards. Corner lot sight triangle: 3 ft within 25 ft of corner.
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