College Station, TX
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for College Station, TX.
Ordinance Summary
College Station, TX noise ordinances, specifically Code of Ordinances Chapter 26, Section 26-8, prohibit unreasonable noise disturbing persons of ordinary sensibilities. Quiet hours are from 10:01 PM to 6:59 AM. Residential daytime noise exceeding 63 decibels at the property line or 55 decibels inside multi-unit residences is unlawful, with stricter nighttime limits. Violations can result in fines.
Quiet Hours
10:01 PM - 6:59 AM
Police Non-Emergency
979-764-3600Decibel Limits
"Unreasonable noise is defined as that which annoys, disturbs, injures or endangers the comfort, health, peace or safety of reasonable persons of ordinary sensibilities."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
General construction work is permitted from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Work outside these hours requires a permit from the City Building Official if deemed reasonable and necessary.
In the Northgate Central Business District, no person shall use, allow or cause any loudspeaker, loudspeaker system, sound amplifier, or any other sound-amplifying device on or towards public property from 10:01 PM to 6:59 AM.
An animal is considered a nuisance if it creates a disturbance by excessive barking or other animal noise that would offend a person of ordinary sensibilities.
A 'loud vehicle' can qualify as a violation of the noise ordinance. An officer must observe the violation to issue a citation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
10:01 PM - 6:59 AM.
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: 979-764-3600.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
Official Sources
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