Broken Arrow, OK Public Conduct: Loud Party Ordinance (2026)
Key Facts
- Nighttime standard
- audible 50 ft from source
- Quiet hours
- 10pm-7am Sun-Thu
- Weekend hours
- 11pm-7am Fri-Sat
- Fine range
- $50.00-$100.00
Summary
Broken Arrow bans music or noise from a home that disturbs neighbors, with a strict nighttime standard covering loud parties.
(2)The playing of any television, radio, phonograph, tape recorder, CD player or any musical instrument in any manner or at such volume, that annoys or disturbs the peace and quiet of any person within another dwelling;(3)Allowing any animal within the person's custody or control to habitually bark, howl, yelp, roar or make similar noises;(4)Discharging the exhaust of any internal combustion engine or motor vehicle, except through a muffler or other device which will effectively prevent loud or explosive noises;(5)Construction activities to include the erection, excavation, demolition, alteration or repair of any building, land clearing, land grading, or road and utility construction, or other construction-related activities except in case of a public emergency or in the interest of public safety;(6)For purposes of this section, the creation of any of the above noises between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday in such a manner as to be plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet from the exterior of the building, structure or vehicle within which the sound originates shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this section.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 43).
Full Breakdown
Under the disturbing-the-peace ordinance, playing music or similar sound at a volume that disturbs the peace and quiet of anyone in another dwelling is unlawful. Between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Sunday-Thursday (11 p.m.-7 a.m. Friday-Saturday), noise plainly audible 50 feet from the source is prima facie evidence of a violation: the standard a loud house party is most often cited under. A conviction carries a fine of $50 to $100.
Violations & Fines
Fine of $50-$100 per Code § 16-12(d); Broken Arrow Police cite complaints, prosecuted in Municipal Court.
Frequently Asked Questions
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