Amarillo, TX
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Amarillo, TX.
Ordinance Summary
Amarillo, TX does not have a single, comprehensive noise ordinance with universal quiet hours or specific decibel limits. However, the city addresses noise through nuisance animal provisions and time restrictions for amplified sound in public. Construction noise hours are not explicitly defined in a general city ordinance, and enforcement of noise complaints falls under code violations.
Quiet Hours
10:30 PM-7:00 AM (for amplified sound/public noise)
Police Non-Emergency
806-378-3038Decibel Limits
"Texas state law for disorderly conduct presumes unreasonable noise at 85 decibels after a warning. Airport noise attenuation standards exist for construction in specific airport noise zones, requiring a minimum outdoor to indoor noise level reduction."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
General construction/demolition hours are not explicitly defined in a city-wide ordinance. Airport noise level reduction (NLR) standards require new construction in specific airport noise zones (65-69 Ldn and 70+ Ldn) to achieve minimum outdoor to indoor noise reductions of 25 to 30 decibels, respectively.
Noisy loudspeakers or the generation of other public noise is strictly prohibited citywide between 10:30 PM and 7:00 AM.
Amarillo Municipal Code, Sec. 8-2-5, prohibits permitting an animal to bark, whine, howl, crow, cackle, or make any other noise that causes annoyance or interferes with the reasonable use and enjoyment of a premises, classifying such as a public nuisance.
Not specified in a general noise ordinance; however, Texas state law for disorderly conduct may apply to unreasonable vehicle noise exceeding 85 decibels after a warning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
10:30 PM-7:00 AM (for amplified sound/public noise).
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: 806-378-3038.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
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